How severe is CVE-2024-23665?

CVE-2024-23665 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-23665 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23665?

CVE-2024-23665 affects Fortinet Fortiweb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23665?

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

Does CVE-2024-23665 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23665 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21138.

When was CVE-2024-23665 published?

CVE-2024-23665 was published on 2024-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23665

CVE-2024-23665 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiweb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21138
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiweb
Published: 2024-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple improper authorization vulnerabilities [CWE-285] in FortiWeb version 7.4.2 and below, version 7.2.7 and below, version 7.0.10 and below, version 6.4.3 and below, version 6.3.23 and below may allow an authenticated attacker to perform unauthorized ADOM operations via crafted requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23665?: Multiple improper authorization vulnerabilities [CWE-285] in FortiWeb version 7.4.2 and below, version 7.2.7 and below, version 7.0.10 and below, version 6.4.3 and below, version 6.3.23 and below may allow an authenticated attacker to perform unauthorized ADOM operations via crafted requests.
How severe is CVE-2024-23665?: CVE-2024-23665 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-23665 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23665?: CVE-2024-23665 affects Fortinet Fortiweb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23665?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-23665 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23665 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21138.
When was CVE-2024-23665 published?: CVE-2024-23665 was published on 2024-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-474

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiweb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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