How severe is CVE-2023-25611?

CVE-2023-25611 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-25611 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25611?

CVE-2023-25611 affects Fortinet Fortianalyzer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25611?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-25611 published?

CVE-2023-25611 was published on 2023-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-25611

CVE-2023-25611 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortianalyzer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. 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-1236.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Fortinet Fortianalyzer
Published: 2023-03-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A improper neutralization of formula elements in a CSV file vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 6.4.0 - 6.4.9, 7.0.0 - 7.0.5, and 7.2.0 - 7.2.1 allows local attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via inserting spreadsheet formulas in macro names.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25611?: A improper neutralization of formula elements in a CSV file vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 6.4.0 - 6.4.9, 7.0.0 - 7.0.5, and 7.2.0 - 7.2.1 allows local attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via inserting spreadsheet formulas in macro names.
How severe is CVE-2023-25611?: CVE-2023-25611 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-25611 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-25611?: CVE-2023-25611 affects Fortinet Fortianalyzer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25611?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-25611 published?: CVE-2023-25611 was published on 2023-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-488

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortianalyzer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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