What is the severity of CVE-2023-40714?

CVE-2023-40714 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40714?

To fix CVE-2023-40714, upgrade Fortinet FortiSIEM to version 6.7.3 or later, or to version 6.6.4 or later.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-40714?

CVE-2023-40714 is a relative path traversal vulnerability that allows an attacker to escalate privileges.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-40714?

The potential impacts of CVE-2023-40714 include unauthorized access and control over the FortiSIEM system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-40714

critical

9.9

CWE

23 22

2/4/2025

CVE-2023-40714: Path Traversal

Q: What specific versions of Fortinet FortiSIEM are affected by CVE-2023-40714?

CVE-2023-40714 affects Fortinet FortiSIEM versions 7.0.0, 6.7.0 through 6.7.2, 6.6.0 through 6.6.3, 6.5.1, and 6.5.0.

First published: Wed Apr 02 2025(Updated: )

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

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Fortinet FortiSIEM Windows Agent	>=6.7.0<6.7.3>=6.6.0<6.6.4

Remedy

Please upgrade to FortiSIEM version 7.0.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiSIEM version 6.7.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiSIEM version 6.6.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiSIEM version 6.5.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiSIEM version 6.4.3 or above

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Reference Links

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-085

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40714?
CVE-2023-40714 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40714?
To fix CVE-2023-40714, upgrade Fortinet FortiSIEM to version 6.7.3 or later, or to version 6.6.4 or later.
What specific versions of Fortinet FortiSIEM are affected by CVE-2023-40714?
CVE-2023-40714 affects Fortinet FortiSIEM versions 7.0.0, 6.7.0 through 6.7.2, 6.6.0 through 6.6.3, 6.5.1, and 6.5.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-40714?
CVE-2023-40714 is a relative path traversal vulnerability that allows an attacker to escalate privileges.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-40714?
The potential impacts of CVE-2023-40714 include unauthorized access and control over the FortiSIEM system.

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