CVE-2023-50181

Name: CVE-2023-50181
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-09T16:15:03.853+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-50181 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper access control vulnerability [CWE-284] in Fortinet FortiADC version 7.4.0 through 7.4.1 and before 7.2.4 allows a read only authenticated attacker to perform some write actions via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper access control vulnerability [CWE-284] in Fortinet FortiADC version 7.4.0 through 7.4.1 and before 7.2.4 allows a read only authenticated attacker to perform some write actions via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortiadc	>= 6.0.0, < 7.2.5
Fortinet	Fortiadc	>= 7.4.0, < 7.4.2

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-469Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-469Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 9, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50181?

How severe is CVE-2023-50181?

CVE-2023-50181 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50181?

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