CVE-2023-44256

Name: CVE-2023-44256
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-20T10:15:12.87+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-44256 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A server-side request forgery vulnerability [CWE-918] in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.0, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3 and before 7.0.8 and FortiManager version 7.4.0, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3 and before 7.0.8 allows a remote attacker with low privileges to view sensitive data from internal servers or perform a local port scan via a crafted HTTP request.. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A server-side request forgery vulnerability [CWE-918] in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.0, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3 and before 7.0.8 and FortiManager version 7.4.0, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3 and before 7.0.8 allows a remote attacker with low privileges to view sensitive data from internal servers or perform a local port scan via a crafted HTTP request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.22%

64.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortianalyzer	>= 6.4.8, <= 6.4.13
Fortinet	Fortianalyzer	>= 7.0.2, <= 7.0.8
Fortinet	Fortianalyzer	>= 7.2.0, <= 7.2.3
Fortinet	Fortianalyzer	7.4.0
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-19-039Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-2hc5-p5mc-8vrhExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-19-039Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-2hc5-p5mc-8vrhExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 20, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-44256?

How severe is CVE-2023-44256?

CVE-2023-44256 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44256?

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