CVE-2023-40721

Estado: ModificadaMedia (6.7)—
A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability [CWE-134] vulnerability in Fortinet allows a privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via specially crafted requests.
CVSS

Versión: 3.1
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Puntuación base: 6.7
Probabilidad de explotación (EPSS)

Probabilidad de explotación en los próximos 30 días: 0.24%
Percentil entre todas las CVEs puntuadas: 14
Fecha de la puntuación: 6/10/2026
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, de FIRST) estima la probabilidad de que una vulnerabilidad sea explotada en 30 días. Complementa a CVSS (impacto) y a CISA KEV (explotación confirmada).
Tecnologías afectadas (4)

Fortinet — Fortios Fortinet — Fortipam Fortinet — Fortiproxy Fortinet — Fortiswitchmanager
CWE

CWE-134
Referencias

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-261
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