CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2023-40721

Use of Externally-Controlled Format String

Published: Feb 11, 2025 | Modified: Jan 14, 2026
CVSS 3.x
N/A
Source:
NVD
CVSS 2.x
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu
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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.

Weakness

The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source.

Affected Software

NameVendorStart VersionEnd Version
FortiosFortinet6.2.0 (including)7.0.14 (excluding)
FortiosFortinet7.2.0 (including)7.2.7 (excluding)
FortiosFortinet7.4.0 (including)7.4.0 (including)

Potential Mitigations

References