How severe is CVE-2023-48789?

CVE-2023-48789 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-48789 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-48789?

CVE-2023-48789 affects Fortinet Fortiportal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48789?

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

Does CVE-2023-48789 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-48789 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52822.

When was CVE-2023-48789 published?

CVE-2023-48789 was published on 2024-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-48789

CVE-2023-48789 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiportal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-602.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-52822
Weakness: CWE-602
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiportal
Published: 2024-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A client-side enforcement of server-side security in Fortinet FortiPortal version 6.0.0 through 6.0.14 allows attacker to improper access control via crafted HTTP requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-48789?: A client-side enforcement of server-side security in Fortinet FortiPortal version 6.0.0 through 6.0.14 allows attacker to improper access control via crafted HTTP requests.
How severe is CVE-2023-48789?: CVE-2023-48789 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-48789 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-48789?: CVE-2023-48789 affects Fortinet Fortiportal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48789?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-48789 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-48789 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52822.
When was CVE-2023-48789 published?: CVE-2023-48789 was published on 2024-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-406

Affected products (1)

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

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