How severe is CVE-2023-36554?

CVE-2023-36554 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-36554 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36554?

CVE-2023-36554 primarily affects Fortinet Fortimanager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36554?

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.

Does CVE-2023-36554 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-36554 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-40501.

When was CVE-2023-36554 published?

CVE-2023-36554 was published on 2024-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36554

CVE-2023-36554 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortimanager 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% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-40501
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Fortinet Fortimanager
Published: 2024-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A improper access control in Fortinet FortiManager version 7.4.0, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, version 7.0.0 through 7.0.10, version 6.4.0 through 6.4.13, 6.2 all versions allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted HTTP requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36554?: A improper access control in Fortinet FortiManager version 7.4.0, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, version 7.0.0 through 7.0.10, version 6.4.0 through 6.4.13, 6.2 all versions allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted HTTP requests.
How severe is CVE-2023-36554?: CVE-2023-36554 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-36554 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36554?: CVE-2023-36554 primarily affects Fortinet Fortimanager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36554?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-36554 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-36554 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-40501.
When was CVE-2023-36554 published?: CVE-2023-36554 was published on 2024-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-103

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanager:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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