CVE-2023-42788

Name: CVE-2023-42788
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-10T17:15:12.987+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 1.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42788 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.0, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, version 7.0.0 through 7.0.8, version 6.4.0 through 6.4.12 and version 6.2.0 through 6.2.11 may allow a local attacker with low privileges to execute unauthorized code via specifically crafted arguments to a CLI command. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.0, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, version 7.0.0 through 7.0.8, version 6.4.0 through 6.4.12 and version 6.2.0 through 6.2.11 may allow a local attacker with low privileges to execute unauthorized code via specifically crafted arguments to a CLI command

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.34%

67.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortianalyzer	>= 6.2.0, <= 6.2.11
Fortinet	Fortianalyzer	>= 6.4.0, <= 6.4.12
Fortinet	Fortianalyzer	>= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.8
Fortinet	Fortianalyzer	>= 7.2.0, <= 7.2.3
Fortinet	Fortianalyzer	7.4.0
Fortinet	Fortimanager	>= 6.2.0, <= 6.2.11
Fortinet	Fortimanager	>= 6.4.0, <= 6.4.12
Fortinet	Fortimanager	>= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.8
Fortinet	Fortimanager	>= 7.2.0, <= 7.2.3
Fortinet	Fortimanager	7.4.0

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-167Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-qpv8-g6qv-rf8pExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-167Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-qpv8-g6qv-rf8pExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42788?

How severe is CVE-2023-42788?

CVE-2023-42788 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42788?

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