How severe is CVE-2024-23668?

CVE-2024-23668 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-23668 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23668?

CVE-2024-23668 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiwebmanager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23668?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-23668 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23668 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21141.

When was CVE-2024-23668 published?

CVE-2024-23668 was published on 2024-06-03 and last updated on 2026-07-08.

CVE-2024-23668

CVE-2024-23668 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiwebmanager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21141
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiwebmanager
Published: 2024-06-03
Last modified: 2026-07-08

Description

An improper authorization in Fortinet FortiWebManager 7.2.0, FortiWebManager 7.0.0 through 7.0.4, FortiWebManager 6.3.0, FortiWebManager 6.2.3 through 6.2.4, FortiWebManager 6.0.2 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via HTTP requests or CLI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23668?: An improper authorization in Fortinet FortiWebManager 7.2.0, FortiWebManager 7.0.0 through 7.0.4, FortiWebManager 6.3.0, FortiWebManager 6.2.3 through 6.2.4, FortiWebManager 6.0.2 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via HTTP requests or CLI.
How severe is CVE-2024-23668?: CVE-2024-23668 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-23668 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23668?: CVE-2024-23668 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiwebmanager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23668?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-23668 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23668 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21141.
When was CVE-2024-23668 published?: CVE-2024-23668 was published on 2024-06-03 and last updated on 2026-07-08.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-222

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiwebmanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiwebmanager:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiwebmanager:6.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiwebmanager:7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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