How severe is CVE-2023-42791?

CVE-2023-42791 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-2023-42791 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42791?

CVE-2023-42791 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-2023-42791?

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-2023-42791 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-42791 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47221.

When was CVE-2023-42791 published?

CVE-2023-42791 was published on 2024-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42791

CVE-2023-42791 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortimanager 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-47221
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Fortinet Fortimanager
Published: 2024-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A relative path traversal in Fortinet FortiManager version 7.4.0 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.3 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.8 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.12 and 6.2.0 through 6.2.11 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTP requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42791?: A relative path traversal in Fortinet FortiManager version 7.4.0 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.3 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.8 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.12 and 6.2.0 through 6.2.11 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTP requests.
How severe is CVE-2023-42791?: CVE-2023-42791 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-2023-42791 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42791?: CVE-2023-42791 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-2023-42791?: 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-2023-42791 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-42791 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-47221.
When was CVE-2023-42791 published?: CVE-2023-42791 was published on 2024-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-189

Affected products (2)

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

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