CVE-2023-40714
📛 CVE Title
CVE-2023-40714
Description
A relative path traversal in Fortinet FortiSIEM versions 7.0.0, 6.7.0 through 6.7.2, 6.6.0 through 6.6.3, 6.5.1, 6.5.0 allows attacker to escalate privilege via uploading certain GUI elements
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- fortinet
- CVSS severity
- CRITICAL
- CVSS score
- 9.7 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:X/RC:C- Effective score
- 9.7 / 10 CRITICAL source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-23 - Reserved
- 2023-08-21
- Published
- 2025-04-02 10:06 UTC
- Last updated
- 2025-04-02 18:16 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2023/40xxx/CVE-2023-40714.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2023-40714 — CVE-2023-40714
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2025-04-02 08:15:13 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 06:19:12 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 9.9 / 10 CRITICAL source: psirt@fortinet.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H- Exploitability subscore
- 3.1 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 6.0 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0057 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 43.18% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-13
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-07-13 19:04 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2023-45268 - Assigner
- fortinet
- Published
- Apr 2, 2025, 8:06:48 AM
- Updated
- Apr 2, 2025, 4:16:37 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
9.7 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:X/RC:C - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.5300
- Vendors
- Fortinet
- Products
-
FortiSIEM (6.7.0 ≤6.7.2)FortiSIEM (6.6.0 ≤6.6.3)FortiSIEM (6.5.0 ≤6.5.1)FortiSIEM (7.0.0)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-cgm7-r9p7-vv73
ENISA description: A relative path traversal in Fortinet FortiSIEM versions 7.0.0, 6.7.0 through 6.7.2, 6.6.0 through 6.6.3, 6.5.1, 6.5.0 allows attacker to escalate privilege via uploading certain GUI elements
EUVD references (1)
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | FortiSIEM |
7.0.0 (affected),
6.7.0 (affected),
6.6.0 (affected),
6.5.0 (affected)
|
— |
Affected products — CPE 2.3 (2) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisiem:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisiem:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
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Web references (0)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
No web references attached yet.
NVD-tagged references (1)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-085 psirt@fortinet.com Vendor Advisory
Remediations (15)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
-
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.
2026-06-23 06:23 UTC -
web:web.whatsapp.com
Log in to WhatsApp Web for simple, reliable and private messaging on your desktop. Send and receive messages and files with ease, all for free.
2026-06-23 06:23 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2024 Description A Critical Patch Update is a collection of patches for multiple security vulnerabilities. These patches address vulnerabilities in Oracle code and in third party components included in Oracle products. These patches are usually cumulative, but each advisory describes only the security patches added since the previous Critical ...
2026-06-23 06:23 UTC -
web:www.qualys.com
Accelerate vulnerability remediation by 43% with practical recommendations and a strategic roadmap to bolster your security. Achieve a 90% patch rate improvement through smart automation and Qualys Patch Management.
2026-06-23 06:23 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
Microsoft says it is considering a patch for a zero-day vulnerability, dubbed YellowKey, that allows attackers with access to a Windows device to bypass Bitlocker encryption protection and read ...
2026-06-23 06:23 UTC -
web:www.bugcrowd.com
Vulnerability mitigation is typically considered a temporary or interim solution. While mitigation measures can reduce the immediate risk associated with vulnerabilities, they may not provide a permanent fix . Organizations should aim to prioritize and plan for complete vulnerability remediation whenever feasible and allocate resources accordingly.
2026-05-22 07:13 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
For the benefit of the cybersecurity community and network defenders—and to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity—CISA maintains the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild. Organizations should use the KEV catalog as an input to their vulnerability management prioritization framework.
2026-05-22 07:13 UTC -
web:www.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
2026-05-22 07:13 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
Critical Security Patch Updates Critical Security Patch Updates provide security patches for supported Oracle on-premises products. A Critical Security Patch Update provides targeted, high-priority security fixes in a smaller, more focused format, making them easier to apply with minimal disruption.
2026-05-22 07:13 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
The NVD is the U.S. government repository of standards based vulnerability management data represented using the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP). This data enables automation of vulnerability management, security measurement, and compliance. The NVD includes databases of security checklist references, security-related software flaws, product names, and impact metrics. For ...
2026-05-22 07:13 UTC -
web:www.secure.com
Learn the difference between vulnerability remediation and mitigation , and how a risk-based strategy can strengthen your security posture.
2026-05-22 07:13 UTC -
web:petri.com
If a Group Policy setting is available to roll back a fix , it is included in the Windows Update KB article and release notes as a mitigation for a known issue.
2026-05-22 07:13 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 07:13 UTC -
web:securityboulevard.com
Cybersecurity vulnerabilities pose significant risks to organizations in today's digital landscape. Left unaddressed, these vulnerabilities can lead to data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage. Organizations must decide how to tackle vulnerabilities—through remediation , mitigation , or a combination of both. But which strategy is more effective? This blog explores the ...
2026-05-22 07:13 UTC -
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2026-05-22 07:13 UTC
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The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2023-40714.json.
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