How severe is CVE-2023-47542?

CVE-2023-47542 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-47542 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47542?

CVE-2023-47542 affects Fortinet Fortimanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47542?

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

Does CVE-2023-47542 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-47542 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51653.

When was CVE-2023-47542 published?

CVE-2023-47542 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47542

CVE-2023-47542 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortimanager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-51653
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Fortinet Fortimanager
Published: 2024-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine [CWE-1336] in FortiManager versions 7.4.1 and below, versions 7.2.4 and below, and 7.0.10 and below allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted templates.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47542?: A improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine [CWE-1336] in FortiManager versions 7.4.1 and below, versions 7.2.4 and below, and 7.0.10 and below allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted templates.
How severe is CVE-2023-47542?: CVE-2023-47542 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-47542 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-47542?: CVE-2023-47542 affects Fortinet Fortimanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47542?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-47542 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-47542 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-51653.
When was CVE-2023-47542 published?: CVE-2023-47542 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-419

Affected products (1)

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

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