CVE-2023-48784

Name: CVE-2023-48784
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-09T15:15:28.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-48784 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability [CWE-134] in FortiOS version 7.4.1 and below, version 7.2.7 and below, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions command line interface may allow a local privileged attacker with super-admin profile and CLI access to execute arbitrary code or commands via specially crafted requests.. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability [CWE-134] in FortiOS version 7.4.1 and below, version 7.2.7 and below, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions command line interface may allow a local privileged attacker with super-admin profile and CLI access to execute arbitrary code or commands via specially crafted requests.

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

0.77%

50.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-134

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 6.4.0, < 7.0.16
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 7.2.0, < 7.2.8
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 7.4.0, < 7.4.2

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-413Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-413Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 9, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-48784?

How severe is CVE-2023-48784?

CVE-2023-48784 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48784?

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