How severe is CVE-2017-7342?

CVE-2017-7342 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-7342 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-2017-7342?

CVE-2017-7342 affects Fortinet Fortiportal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7342?

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

When was CVE-2017-7342 published?

CVE-2017-7342 was published on 2019-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7342

CVE-2017-7342 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiportal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiportal
Published: 2019-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A weak password recovery process vulnerability in Fortinet FortiPortal versions 4.0.0 and below allows an attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via a hidden Close button

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7342?: A weak password recovery process vulnerability in Fortinet FortiPortal versions 4.0.0 and below allows an attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via a hidden Close button
How severe is CVE-2017-7342?: CVE-2017-7342 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-7342 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-2017-7342?: CVE-2017-7342 affects Fortinet Fortiportal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7342?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-7342 published?: CVE-2017-7342 was published on 2019-03-25 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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