How severe is CVE-2023-40719?

CVE-2023-40719 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-40719 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-2023-40719?

CVE-2023-40719 primarily affects Fortinet Fortianalyzer. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40719?

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

When was CVE-2023-40719 published?

CVE-2023-40719 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40719

CVE-2023-40719 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortianalyzer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Fortinet Fortianalyzer
Published: 2023-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager 7.0.0 - 7.0.8, 7.2.0 - 7.2.3 and 7.4.0 allows an attacker to access Fortinet private testing data via the use of static credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40719?: A use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager 7.0.0 - 7.0.8, 7.2.0 - 7.2.3 and 7.4.0 allows an attacker to access Fortinet private testing data via the use of static credentials.
How severe is CVE-2023-40719?: CVE-2023-40719 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-40719 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-2023-40719?: CVE-2023-40719 primarily affects Fortinet Fortianalyzer. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40719?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-40719 published?: CVE-2023-40719 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-177

Affected products (4)

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

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