How severe is CVE-2023-46712?

CVE-2023-46712 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-46712 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46712?

CVE-2023-46712 affects Fortinet Fortiportal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46712?

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-2023-46712 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-46712 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50896.

When was CVE-2023-46712 published?

CVE-2023-46712 was published on 2024-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46712

CVE-2023-46712 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiportal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-50896
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiportal
Published: 2024-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A improper access control in Fortinet FortiPortal version 7.0.0 through 7.0.6, Fortinet FortiPortal version 7.2.0 through 7.2.1 allows attacker to escalate its privilege via specifically crafted HTTP requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46712?: A improper access control in Fortinet FortiPortal version 7.0.0 through 7.0.6, Fortinet FortiPortal version 7.2.0 through 7.2.1 allows attacker to escalate its privilege via specifically crafted HTTP requests.
How severe is CVE-2023-46712?: CVE-2023-46712 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-46712 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46712?: CVE-2023-46712 affects Fortinet Fortiportal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46712?: 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-2023-46712 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-46712 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50896.
When was CVE-2023-46712 published?: CVE-2023-46712 was published on 2024-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-395

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiportal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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