How severe is CVE-2017-7338?

CVE-2017-7338 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-7338 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7338?

CVE-2017-7338 affects Fortinet Fortiportal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7338?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-7338 published?

CVE-2017-7338 was published on 2017-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7338

CVE-2017-7338 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiportal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiportal
Published: 2017-05-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A password management vulnerability in Fortinet FortiPortal versions 4.0.0 and below allows an attacker to carry out information disclosure via the FortiAnalyzer Management View.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7338?: A password management vulnerability in Fortinet FortiPortal versions 4.0.0 and below allows an attacker to carry out information disclosure via the FortiAnalyzer Management View.
How severe is CVE-2017-7338?: CVE-2017-7338 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-7338 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7338?: CVE-2017-7338 affects Fortinet Fortiportal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7338?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-7338 published?: CVE-2017-7338 was published on 2017-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-17-114

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiportal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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