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