How severe is CVE-2023-26207?

CVE-2023-26207 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-26207 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-26207?

CVE-2023-26207 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiproxy. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26207?

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

When was CVE-2023-26207 published?

CVE-2023-26207 was published on 2023-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-26207

CVE-2023-26207 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiproxy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiproxy
Published: 2023-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An insertion of sensitive information into log file vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.4 and FortiProxy 7.0.0 through 7.0.10. 7.2.0 through 7.2.1 allows an attacker to read certain passwords in plain text.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-26207?: An insertion of sensitive information into log file vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.4 and FortiProxy 7.0.0 through 7.0.10. 7.2.0 through 7.2.1 allows an attacker to read certain passwords in plain text.
How severe is CVE-2023-26207?: CVE-2023-26207 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-26207 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-26207?: CVE-2023-26207 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiproxy. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26207?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-26207 published?: CVE-2023-26207 was published on 2023-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-455

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiproxy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiproxy:7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiproxy:7.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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