CVE-2023-26205

Name: CVE-2023-26205
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-14T18:15:28.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-26205 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper access control vulnerability [CWE-284] in FortiADC automation feature 7.1.0 through 7.1.2, 7.0 all versions, 6.2 all versions, 6.1 all versions may allow an authenticated low-privileged attacker to escalate their privileges to super_admin via a specific crafted configuration of fabric automation CLI script.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper access control vulnerability [CWE-284] in FortiADC automation feature 7.1.0 through 7.1.2, 7.0 all versions, 6.2 all versions, 6.1 all versions may allow an authenticated low-privileged attacker to escalate their privileges to super_admin via a specific crafted configuration of fabric automation CLI script.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.58%

43.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortiadc	>= 6.1.0, <= 6.1.6
Fortinet	Fortiadc	>= 6.2.0, <= 6.2.6
Fortinet	Fortiadc	>= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.5
Fortinet	Fortiadc	7.1.0
Fortinet	Fortiadc	7.1.1
Fortinet	Fortiadc	7.1.2

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-292Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-292Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-26205?

How severe is CVE-2023-26205?

CVE-2023-26205 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26205?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST