How severe is CVE-2023-47536?

CVE-2023-47536 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-47536 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47536?

CVE-2023-47536 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiproxy. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47536?

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

When was CVE-2023-47536 published?

CVE-2023-47536 was published on 2023-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47536

CVE-2023-47536 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiproxy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiproxy
Published: 2023-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper access control vulnerability [CWE-284] in FortiOS version 7.2.0, version 7.0.13 and below, version 6.4.14 and below and FortiProxy version 7.2.3 and below, version 7.0.9 and below, version 2.0.12 and below may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass the firewall deny geolocalisation policy via timing the bypass with a GeoIP database update.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47536?: An improper access control vulnerability [CWE-284] in FortiOS version 7.2.0, version 7.0.13 and below, version 6.4.14 and below and FortiProxy version 7.2.3 and below, version 7.0.9 and below, version 2.0.12 and below may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass the firewall deny geolocalisation policy via timing the bypass with a GeoIP database update.
How severe is CVE-2023-47536?: CVE-2023-47536 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-47536 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-47536?: CVE-2023-47536 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiproxy. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47536?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-47536 published?: CVE-2023-47536 was published on 2023-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-432

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiproxy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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