CVE-2023-40714
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.53%
Last modified
CVE-2023-40714 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A relative path traversal in Fortinet FortiSIEM versions 7.0.0, 6.7.0 through 6.7.2, 6.6.0 through 6.6.3, 6.5.1, 6.5.0 allows attacker to escalate privilege via uploading certain GUI elements. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A relative path traversal in Fortinet FortiSIEM versions 7.0.0, 6.7.0 through 6.7.2, 6.6.0 through 6.6.3, 6.5.1, 6.5.0 allows attacker to escalate privilege via uploading certain GUI elements
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortisiem | >= 6.4.0, <= 6.5.1 |
| Fortinet | Fortisiem | >= 6.6.0, <= 6.6.3 |
| Fortinet | Fortisiem | >= 6.7.0, <= 6.7.3 |
| Fortinet | Fortisiem | 7.0.0 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-085Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40714?
A relative path traversal in Fortinet FortiSIEM versions 7.0.0, 6.7.0 through 6.7.2, 6.6.0 through 6.6.3, 6.5.1, 6.5.0 allows attacker to escalate privilege via uploading certain GUI elements
How severe is CVE-2023-40714?
CVE-2023-40714 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40714?
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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