CVE-2023-29184: SSH key is added even if operation is aborted

Published Jun 10, 2025
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Updated

An incomplete cleanup vulnerability [CWE-459] in FortiOS & FortiProxy may allow a VDOM privileged attacker to add SSH key files on the system silently via crafted CLI requests.

Other sources

An incomplete cleanup vulnerability [CWE-459] in FortiOS 7.2 all versions and before & FortiProxy version 7.2.0 through 7.2.2 and before 7.0.8 allows a VDOM privileged attacker to add SSH key files on the system silently via crafted CLI requests.

MITRE

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.2
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.2.0<=7.2.2
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.0.0<=7.0.8
Fortinet FortiProxy>=2.0
Fortinet FortiProxy>=1.2
Fortinet FortiProxy>=1.1
Fortinet FortiProxy>=1.1.0<7.0.9
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.2.0<7.2.3
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.2.0<=7.2.11

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.2.3 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.0.9 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.0 or above

Event History

Jun 10, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:36 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29184?

CVE-2023-29184 has a high severity level due to its potential impact on system integrity from incomplete cleanup vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-29184?

To remediate CVE-2023-29184, update FortiOS to version 7.2.3 or above and FortiProxy to version 7.0.9 or above.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2023-29184?

CVE-2023-29184 affects FortiOS versions 7.2 and earlier, and specific versions of FortiProxy.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2023-29184?

CVE-2023-29184 can be exploited by a VDOM privileged attacker using crafted CLI requests.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2023-29184 on FortiOS and FortiProxy?

The impact of CVE-2023-29184 includes unauthorized addition of SSH key files on the system, potentially compromising security.

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