CVE-2023-46715

Name: CVE-2023-46715
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-14T14:15:27.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-46715 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An origin validation error [CWE-346] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS IPSec VPN version 7.4.0 through 7.4.1 and version 7.2.6 and below allows an authenticated IPSec VPN user with dynamic IP addressing to send (but not receive) packets spoofing the IP of another user via crafted network packets.. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An origin validation error [CWE-346] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS IPSec VPN version 7.4.0 through 7.4.1 and version 7.2.6 and below allows an authenticated IPSec VPN user with dynamic IP addressing to send (but not receive) packets spoofing the IP of another user via crafted network packets.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.91%

55.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-346

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 6.2.0, < 7.4.2

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-407Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 14, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-46715?

How severe is CVE-2023-46715?

CVE-2023-46715 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46715?

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