How severe is CVE-2023-48785?

CVE-2023-48785 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-48785 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-48785?

CVE-2023-48785 affects Fortinet Fortinac-f. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48785?

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

Does CVE-2023-48785 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-48785 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52818.

When was CVE-2023-48785 published?

CVE-2023-48785 was published on 2025-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-48785

CVE-2023-48785 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortinac-f with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-52818
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Fortinet Fortinac-f
Published: 2025-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper certificate validation vulnerability [CWE-295] in FortiNAC-F version 7.2.4 and below may allow a remote and unauthenticated attacker to perform a Man-in-the-Middle attack on the HTTPS communication channel between the FortiOS device, an inventory, and FortiNAC-F.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-48785?: An improper certificate validation vulnerability [CWE-295] in FortiNAC-F version 7.2.4 and below may allow a remote and unauthenticated attacker to perform a Man-in-the-Middle attack on the HTTPS communication channel between the FortiOS device, an inventory, and FortiNAC-F.
How severe is CVE-2023-48785?: CVE-2023-48785 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-48785 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-48785?: CVE-2023-48785 affects Fortinet Fortinac-f. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48785?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-48785 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-48785 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52818.
When was CVE-2023-48785 published?: CVE-2023-48785 was published on 2025-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-288

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortinac-f:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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