How severe is CVE-2023-50180?

CVE-2023-50180 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-50180 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50180?

CVE-2023-50180 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiadc. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50180?

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

Does CVE-2023-50180 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-50180 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55002.

When was CVE-2023-50180 published?

CVE-2023-50180 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50180

CVE-2023-50180 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiadc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-497.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-55002
Weakness: CWE-497
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiadc
Published: 2024-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exposure of sensitive system information to an unauthorized control sphere vulnerability [CWE-497] in FortiADC version 7.4.1 and below, version 7.2.3 and below, version 7.1.4 and below, version 7.0.5 and below, version 6.2.6 and below may allow a read-only admin to view data pertaining to other admins.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50180?: An exposure of sensitive system information to an unauthorized control sphere vulnerability [CWE-497] in FortiADC version 7.4.1 and below, version 7.2.3 and below, version 7.1.4 and below, version 7.0.5 and below, version 6.2.6 and below may allow a read-only admin to view data pertaining to other admins.
How severe is CVE-2023-50180?: CVE-2023-50180 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-50180 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50180?: CVE-2023-50180 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiadc. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50180?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-50180 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-50180 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55002.
When was CVE-2023-50180 published?: CVE-2023-50180 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-433

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:7.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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