How severe is CVE-2023-36548?

CVE-2023-36548 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-36548 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36548?

CVE-2023-36548 affects Fortinet Fortiwlm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36548?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-36548 published?

CVE-2023-36548 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36548

CVE-2023-36548 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiwlm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiwlm
Published: 2023-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiWLM version 8.6.0 through 8.6.5 and 8.5.0 through 8.5.4 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted http get request parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36548?: A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiWLM version 8.6.0 through 8.6.5 and 8.5.0 through 8.5.4 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted http get request parameters.
How severe is CVE-2023-36548?: CVE-2023-36548 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-36548 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36548?: CVE-2023-36548 affects Fortinet Fortiwlm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36548?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-36548 published?: CVE-2023-36548 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-140

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiwlm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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