How severe is CVE-2018-13376?

CVE-2018-13376 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-2018-13376 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-13376?

CVE-2018-13376 affects Fortinet Fortios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-13376?

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-2018-13376 published?

CVE-2018-13376 was published on 2018-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-13376

CVE-2018-13376 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortios 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Fortinet Fortios
Published: 2018-11-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An uninitialized memory buffer leak exists in Fortinet FortiOS 5.6.1 to 5.6.3, 5.4.6 to 5.4.7, 5.2 all versions under web proxy's disclaimer response web pages, potentially causing sensitive data to be displayed in the HTTP response.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-13376?: An uninitialized memory buffer leak exists in Fortinet FortiOS 5.6.1 to 5.6.3, 5.4.6 to 5.4.7, 5.2 all versions under web proxy's disclaimer response web pages, potentially causing sensitive data to be displayed in the HTTP response.
How severe is CVE-2018-13376?: CVE-2018-13376 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-2018-13376 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-13376?: CVE-2018-13376 affects Fortinet Fortios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-13376?: 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-2018-13376 published?: CVE-2018-13376 was published on 2018-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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