CVE-2023-37936

Fortinet Fortiswitch vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.99%

Published14 Jan 2025

Description

A use of hard-coded cryptographic key in Fortinet FortiSwitch version 7.4.0 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.5 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.7 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.13 and 6.2.0 through 6.2.7 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.7 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected products

Fortinet Fortiswitch≥ 6.0.0 < 6.2.8 · ≥ 6.4.0 < 6.4.14 · ≥ 7.0.0 < 7.0.8 · ≥ 7.2.0 < 7.2.6

Remediation

Fixed in

Fortinet Fortiswitch≥ 6.2.8

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-37936 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-37936 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.99%.

How severe is CVE-2023-37936?

CVE-2023-37936 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-37936?

Affected products include Fortinet Fortiswitch.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37936?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Fortinet Fortiswitch 6.2.8 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.