How severe is CVE-2023-27995?

CVE-2023-27995 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-27995 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27995?

CVE-2023-27995 affects Fortinet Fortisoar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27995?

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-2023-27995 published?

CVE-2023-27995 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27995

CVE-2023-27995 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortisoar with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-1336.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1336
Affected product: Fortinet Fortisoar
Published: 2023-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSOAR 7.3.0 through 7.3.1 allows an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27995?: A improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSOAR 7.3.0 through 7.3.1 allows an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload.
How severe is CVE-2023-27995?: CVE-2023-27995 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-27995 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27995?: CVE-2023-27995 affects Fortinet Fortisoar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27995?: 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-2023-27995 published?: CVE-2023-27995 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-051

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisoar:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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