How severe is CVE-2023-45581?

CVE-2023-45581 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-2023-45581 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-45581?

CVE-2023-45581 affects Fortinet Forticlient Enterprise Management Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45581?

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-2023-45581 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-45581 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-49873.

When was CVE-2023-45581 published?

CVE-2023-45581 was published on 2024-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-45581

CVE-2023-45581 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient Enterprise Management Server 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-49873
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Fortinet Forticlient Enterprise Management Server
Published: 2024-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper privilege management vulnerability [CWE-269] in Fortinet FortiClientEMS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.2 and before 7.0.10 allows an Site administrator with Super Admin privileges to perform global administrative operations affecting other sites via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45581?: An improper privilege management vulnerability [CWE-269] in Fortinet FortiClientEMS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.2 and before 7.0.10 allows an Site administrator with Super Admin privileges to perform global administrative operations affecting other sites via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.
How severe is CVE-2023-45581?: CVE-2023-45581 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-2023-45581 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-45581?: CVE-2023-45581 affects Fortinet Forticlient Enterprise Management Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45581?: 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-2023-45581 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-45581 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-49873.
When was CVE-2023-45581 published?: CVE-2023-45581 was published on 2024-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-357

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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