How severe is CVE-2023-41678?

CVE-2023-41678 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-41678 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41678?

CVE-2023-41678 primarily affects Fortinet Fortios. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41678?

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.

When was CVE-2023-41678 published?

CVE-2023-41678 was published on 2023-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41678

CVE-2023-41678 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortios with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-415.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-415
Affected product: Fortinet Fortios
Published: 2023-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A double free in Fortinet FortiOS versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.5, FortiPAM version 1.0.0 through 1.0.3, 1.1.0 through 1.1.1 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41678?: A double free in Fortinet FortiOS versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.5, FortiPAM version 1.0.0 through 1.0.3, 1.1.0 through 1.1.1 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted request.
How severe is CVE-2023-41678?: CVE-2023-41678 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-41678 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41678?: CVE-2023-41678 primarily affects Fortinet Fortios. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41678?: 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.
When was CVE-2023-41678 published?: CVE-2023-41678 was published on 2023-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-196

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:7.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:7.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortipam:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortipam:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortipam:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortipam:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortipam:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortipam:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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