Vulnerability in Fortinet Fortios
CVE-2024-23113
A use of externally-controlled format string in Fortinet FortiOS versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.6, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, FortiProxy versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.8, 7.0.0 through 7.0.14, FortiPAM versions 1.2.0, 1.1.0 through 1.1.2, 1.0.0 through 1.0.3, FortiSwitchManager versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, 7.0.0 through 7.0.3 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets.
EPSS: 0.617 (99.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Fortinet Fortios — versions 7.4.0, 7.2.0, 7.0.0
- Fortinet Fortipam — versions 1.2.0, 1.1.0, 1.0.0
- Fortinet Fortiproxy — versions 7.4.0, 7.2.0, 7.0.0
- Fortinet Fortiswitchmanager — versions 7.2.0, 7.0.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- psirt@fortinet.com (Vendor Advisory)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (US Government Resource)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-23113?
- CVE-2024-23113 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortios, classified under Use of Externally-Controlled Format String. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2024-02-15.
- How severe is CVE-2024-23113?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-23113 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2024-23113 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2024-10-09), indicating it is being actively exploited. 35 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.