CVE-2023-44247

Name: CVE-2023-44247
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-14T17:15:20.807+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-44247 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A double free vulnerability [CWE-415] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 6.4 all versions may allow a privileged attacker to execute code or commands via crafted HTTP or HTTPs requests.. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A double free vulnerability [CWE-415] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 6.4 all versions may allow a privileged attacker to execute code or commands via crafted HTTP or HTTPs requests.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.26%

65.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-415

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 6.2.0, <= 6.2.16
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 6.4.0, <= 6.4.15

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-195Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-195Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-44247?

A double free vulnerability [CWE-415] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 6.4 all versions may allow a privileged attacker to execute code or commands via crafted HTTP or HTTPs requests.

How severe is CVE-2023-44247?

CVE-2023-44247 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44247?

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