CVE-2023-23781
highpriority · track · 35EPSS 0.007 · 53 %ileEURUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability [CWE-121] in FortiWeb version 7.0.1 and below, 6.4 all versions, version 6.3.19 and below SAML server configuration may allow an authenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution via specifically crafted XML files.
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 6.1–8.8
ssvc
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weaknesses
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affected products (9)
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also known as (5)
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sources
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references (6)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://cxsecurity.com/cveshow/CVE-2023-23781/cnnvd
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-151cnnvd
- https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ESB-2023.1160cnnvd
- https://www.fortinet.com/products/web-application-firewall/fortiwebPatchcnnvd
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-151enisa_euvd
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-151Vendor Advisorynvd
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