CVE-2023-36555

Name: CVE-2023-36555
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-10T17:15:12.077+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-36555 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper neutralization of script-related html tags in a web page (basic xss) in Fortinet FortiOS 7.2.0 - 7.2.4 allows an attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via the SAML and Security Fabric components.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper neutralization of script-related html tags in a web page (basic xss) in Fortinet FortiOS 7.2.0 - 7.2.4 allows an attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via the SAML and Security Fabric components.

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

0.34%

26.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 7.2.0, <= 7.2.4

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-104Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-104Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36555?

How severe is CVE-2023-36555?

CVE-2023-36555 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36555?

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