CVE-2023-33300

Name: CVE-2023-33300
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-14T16:15:27.203+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 13.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-33300 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Fortinet FortiNAC 7.2.1 and earlier, 9.4.3 and earlier allows attacker a limited, unauthorized file access via specifically crafted request in inter-server communication port.. EPSS estimates a 13.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Fortinet FortiNAC 7.2.1 and earlier, 9.4.3 and earlier allows attacker a limited, unauthorized file access via specifically crafted request in inter-server communication port.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

13.65%

96.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortinac	>= 7.2.0, < 7.2.2
Fortinet	Fortinac	>= 9.4.0, < 9.4.4

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-096Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-33300?

How severe is CVE-2023-33300?

CVE-2023-33300 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 13.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33300?

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