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CVE-2023-40714

Fortinet Fortisiem path traversal

9.9 CRITICALEPSS 0.62%
  1. Published2 Apr 2025

Description

A relative path traversal in Fortinet FortiSIEM versions 7.0.0, 6.7.0 through 6.7.2, 6.6.0 through 6.6.3, 6.5.1, 6.5.0 allows attacker to escalate privilege via uploading certain GUI elements

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Fortinet Fortisiem≥ 6.4.0 ≤ 6.5.1 · ≥ 6.6.0 ≤ 6.6.3 · ≥ 6.7.0 ≤ 6.7.3 · 7.0.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-40714 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-40714 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.62%.

How severe is CVE-2023-40714?

CVE-2023-40714 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-40714?

Affected products include Fortinet Fortisiem.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40714?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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