How severe is CVE-2023-41676?

CVE-2023-41676 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-41676 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41676?

CVE-2023-41676 primarily affects Fortinet Fortisiem. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41676?

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

When was CVE-2023-41676 published?

CVE-2023-41676 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41676

CVE-2023-41676 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortisiem with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Fortinet Fortisiem
Published: 2023-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor [CWE-200] in FortiSIEM version 7.0.0 and before 6.7.5 may allow an attacker with access to windows agent logs to obtain the windows agent password via searching through the logs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41676?: An exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor [CWE-200] in FortiSIEM version 7.0.0 and before 6.7.5 may allow an attacker with access to windows agent logs to obtain the windows agent password via searching through the logs.
How severe is CVE-2023-41676?: CVE-2023-41676 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-41676 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41676?: CVE-2023-41676 primarily affects Fortinet Fortisiem. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41676?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-41676 published?: CVE-2023-41676 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-290

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisiem:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisiem:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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