How severe is CVE-2023-33301?

CVE-2023-33301 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-33301 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-33301?

CVE-2023-33301 primarily affects Fortinet Fortios. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33301?

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

When was CVE-2023-33301 published?

CVE-2023-33301 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-33301

CVE-2023-33301 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortios with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Fortinet Fortios
Published: 2023-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper access control vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.2.0 - 7.2.4 and 7.4.0 allows an attacker to access a restricted resource from a non trusted host.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-33301?: An improper access control vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.2.0 - 7.2.4 and 7.4.0 allows an attacker to access a restricted resource from a non trusted host.
How severe is CVE-2023-33301?: CVE-2023-33301 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-33301 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-33301?: CVE-2023-33301 primarily affects Fortinet Fortios. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33301?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-33301 published?: CVE-2023-33301 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-139

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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