CVE-2023-41677

Name: CVE-2023-41677
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-09T15:15:27.4+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-41677 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A insufficiently protected credentials in Fortinet FortiProxy 7.4.0, 7.2.0 through 7.2.6, 7.0.0 through 7.0.12, 2.0.0 through 2.0.13, 1.2.0 through 1.2.13, 1.1.0 through 1.1.6, 1.0.0 through 1.0.7, Fortinet FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.1, 7.2.0 through 7.2.6, 7.0.0 through 7.0.12, 6.4.0 through 6.4.14, 6.2.0 through 6.2.15, 6.0.0 through 6.0.17 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via targeted social engineering attack. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A insufficiently protected credentials in Fortinet FortiProxy 7.4.0, 7.2.0 through 7.2.6, 7.0.0 through 7.0.12, 2.0.0 through 2.0.13, 1.2.0 through 1.2.13, 1.1.0 through 1.1.6, 1.0.0 through 1.0.7, Fortinet FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.1, 7.2.0 through 7.2.6, 7.0.0 through 7.0.12, 6.4.0 through 6.4.14, 6.2.0 through 6.2.15, 6.0.0 through 6.0.17 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via targeted social engineering attack

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortiproxy	>= 1.0.0, < 7.0.14
Fortinet	Fortiproxy	>= 7.2.0, < 7.2.8
Fortinet	Fortiproxy	>= 7.4.0, < 7.4.2
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 6.0.0, < 6.2.16
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 6.4.0, < 6.4.15
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 7.0.0, < 7.0.13
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 7.2.0, < 7.2.7
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 7.4.0, < 7.4.2

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-493Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-493Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 9, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41677?

How severe is CVE-2023-41677?

CVE-2023-41677 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41677?

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