How severe is CVE-2023-44254?

CVE-2023-44254 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, 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-2023-44254 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-44254?

CVE-2023-44254 primarily affects Fortinet Fortianalyzer. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44254?

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

Does CVE-2023-44254 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-44254 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-48613.

When was CVE-2023-44254 published?

CVE-2023-44254 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-44254

CVE-2023-44254 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortianalyzer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-48613
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Fortinet Fortianalyzer
Published: 2024-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authorization bypass through user-controlled key [CWE-639] vulnerability in FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.1 and before 7.2.5 and FortiManager version 7.4.1 and before 7.2.5 may allow a remote attacker with low privileges to read sensitive data via a crafted HTTP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-44254?: An authorization bypass through user-controlled key [CWE-639] vulnerability in FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.1 and before 7.2.5 and FortiManager version 7.4.1 and before 7.2.5 may allow a remote attacker with low privileges to read sensitive data via a crafted HTTP request.
How severe is CVE-2023-44254?: CVE-2023-44254 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, 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-2023-44254 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-44254?: CVE-2023-44254 primarily affects Fortinet Fortianalyzer. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44254?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-44254 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-44254 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-48613.
When was CVE-2023-44254 published?: CVE-2023-44254 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-204

Affected products (5)

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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortianalyzer_big_data:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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