CVE-2023-29183

Name: CVE-2023-29183
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-13T13:15:08.367+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-29183 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability [CWE-79] in FortiProxy 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.10 and FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.11, 6.4.0 through 6.4.12, 6.2.0 through 6.2.14 GUI may allow an authenticated attacker to trigger malicious JavaScript code execution via crafted guest management setting.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability [CWE-79] in FortiProxy 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.10 and FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.11, 6.4.0 through 6.4.12, 6.2.0 through 6.2.14 GUI may allow an authenticated attacker to trigger malicious JavaScript code execution via crafted guest management setting.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.12%

62.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortiproxy	>= 7.0.0, < 7.0.11
Fortinet	Fortiproxy	>= 7.2.0, < 7.2.5
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 6.2.0, < 6.2.15
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 6.4.0, < 6.4.13
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 7.0.0, < 7.0.12
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 7.2.0, < 7.2.5

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-106Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-106Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29183?

How severe is CVE-2023-29183?

CVE-2023-29183 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29183?

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