CVE-2023-41681

Name: CVE-2023-41681
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-13T15:15:44.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-41681 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox 4.4.0 through 4.4.1, FortiSandbox 4.2.1 through 4.2.5, FortiSandbox 4.0.0 through 4.0.3, FortiSandbox 3.2 all versions, FortiSandbox 3.1 all versions, FortiSandbox 3.0 all versions, FortiSandbox 2.5 all versions, FortiSandbox 2.4.1 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTP requests.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox 4.4.0 through 4.4.1, FortiSandbox 4.2.1 through 4.2.5, FortiSandbox 4.0.0 through 4.0.3, FortiSandbox 3.2 all versions, FortiSandbox 3.1 all versions, FortiSandbox 3.0 all versions, FortiSandbox 2.5 all versions, FortiSandbox 2.4.1 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTP requests.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortisandbox	>= 2.5.0, <= 2.5.2
Fortinet	Fortisandbox	>= 3.0.0, <= 3.0.7
Fortinet	Fortisandbox	>= 3.1.0, <= 3.1.5
Fortinet	Fortisandbox	>= 3.2.0, <= 3.2.4
Fortinet	Fortisandbox	>= 4.0.0, <= 4.0.3
Fortinet	Fortisandbox	>= 4.2.0, <= 4.2.5
Fortinet	Fortisandbox	>= 4.4.0, <= 4.4.1
Fortinet	Fortisandbox	2.4.1

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-311Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-311Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 13, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41681?

How severe is CVE-2023-41681?

CVE-2023-41681 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41681?

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