CVE-2023-44248

Name: CVE-2023-44248
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-14T18:15:54.47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-44248 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper access control vulnerability [CWE-284] in FortiEDRCollectorWindows version 5.2.0.4549 and below, 5.0.3.1007 and below, 4.0 all may allow a local attacker to prevent the collector service to start in the next system reboot by tampering with some registry keys of the service.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper access control vulnerability [CWE-284] in FortiEDRCollectorWindows version 5.2.0.4549 and below, 5.0.3.1007 and below, 4.0 all may allow a local attacker to prevent the collector service to start in the next system reboot by tampering with some registry keys of the service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

7.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortiedr	>= 5.0.3, <= 5.0.3.1007
Fortinet	Fortiedr	>= 5.2.0, <= 5.2.0.4549
Fortinet	Fortiedr	4.0.0

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-306Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-306Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-44248?

How severe is CVE-2023-44248?

CVE-2023-44248 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44248?

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