How severe is CVE-2023-26205?

CVE-2023-26205 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-26205 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-26205?

CVE-2023-26205 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiadc. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26205?

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-2023-26205 published?

CVE-2023-26205 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-26205

CVE-2023-26205 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiadc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiadc
Published: 2023-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper access control vulnerability [CWE-284] in FortiADC automation feature 7.1.0 through 7.1.2, 7.0 all versions, 6.2 all versions, 6.1 all versions may allow an authenticated low-privileged attacker to escalate their privileges to super_admin via a specific crafted configuration of fabric automation CLI script.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-26205?: An improper access control vulnerability [CWE-284] in FortiADC automation feature 7.1.0 through 7.1.2, 7.0 all versions, 6.2 all versions, 6.1 all versions may allow an authenticated low-privileged attacker to escalate their privileges to super_admin via a specific crafted configuration of fabric automation CLI script.
How severe is CVE-2023-26205?: CVE-2023-26205 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-26205 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-26205?: CVE-2023-26205 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiadc. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26205?: 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-2023-26205 published?: CVE-2023-26205 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-292

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:7.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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