CVE-2023-34991

Name: CVE-2023-34991
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-14T18:15:30.443+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 28.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-34991 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in Fortinet FortiWLM version 8.6.0 through 8.6.5 and 8.5.0 through 8.5.4 and 8.4.0 through 8.4.2 and 8.3.0 through 8.3.2 and 8.2.2 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via a crafted http request.. EPSS estimates a 28.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in Fortinet FortiWLM version 8.6.0 through 8.6.5 and 8.5.0 through 8.5.4 and 8.4.0 through 8.4.2 and 8.3.0 through 8.3.2 and 8.2.2 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via a crafted http request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

28.78%

97.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortiwlm	>= 8.5.0, <= 8.5.4
Fortinet	Fortiwlm	>= 8.6.0, <= 8.6.5
Fortinet	Fortiwlm	8.2.2
Fortinet	Fortiwlm	8.3.0
Fortinet	Fortiwlm	8.3.1
Fortinet	Fortiwlm	8.3.2
Fortinet	Fortiwlm	8.4.0
Fortinet	Fortiwlm	8.4.1
Fortinet	Fortiwlm	8.4.2

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-142Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-142Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-34991?

How severe is CVE-2023-34991?

CVE-2023-34991 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 28.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34991?

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