How severe is CVE-2023-40717?

CVE-2023-40717 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-40717 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40717?

CVE-2023-40717 affects Fortinet Fortitester. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40717?

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

When was CVE-2023-40717 published?

CVE-2023-40717 was published on 2023-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40717

CVE-2023-40717 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortitester with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Fortinet Fortitester
Published: 2023-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability [CWE-798] in FortiTester 2.3.0 through 7.2.3 may allow an attacker who managed to get a shell on the device to access the database via shell commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40717?: A use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability [CWE-798] in FortiTester 2.3.0 through 7.2.3 may allow an attacker who managed to get a shell on the device to access the database via shell commands.
How severe is CVE-2023-40717?: CVE-2023-40717 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-40717 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40717?: CVE-2023-40717 affects Fortinet Fortitester. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40717?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-40717 published?: CVE-2023-40717 was published on 2023-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-245

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortitester:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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