What is the severity of CVE-2023-40723?

CVE-2023-40723 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to exposure of sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40723?

To fix CVE-2023-40723, you should upgrade Fortinet FortiSIEM to the latest patched version.

What versions of Fortinet FortiSIEM are affected by CVE-2023-40723?

CVE-2023-40723 affects Fortinet FortiSIEM versions from 5.2.5 to 6.7.4 inclusive.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-40723?

CVE-2023-40723 is an exposure of sensitive information vulnerability.

Can CVE-2023-40723 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-40723 can potentially be exploited by unauthorized actors remotely.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-40723

high

8.1

CWE

200

11/3/2025

12/3/2025

CVE-2023-40723: Infoleak

First published: Tue Mar 11 2025(Updated: )

An exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Fortinet FortiSIEM version 6.7.0 through 6.7.4 and 6.6.0 through 6.6.3 and 6.5.0 through 6.5.1 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.2 and 6.3.0 through 6.3.3 and 6.2.0 through 6.2.1 and 6.1.0 through 6.1.2 and 5.4.0 and 5.3.0 through 5.3.3 and 5.2.5 through 5.2.8 and 5.2.1 through 5.2.2 and 5.1.0 through 5.1.3 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via api request.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Fortinet FortiSIEM Windows Agent	>=6.7.0<=6.7.4>=6.6.0<=6.6.3>=6.5.0<=6.5.1>=6.4.0<=6.4.2>=6.3.0<=6.3.3>=6.2.0<=6.2.1>=6.1.0<=6.1.2>=5.3.0<=5.3.3>=5.2.5<=5.2.8>=5.2.1<=5.2.2>=5.1.0<=5.1.3

Remedy

Please upgrade to FortiSIEM version 7.0.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiSIEM version 7.0.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiSIEM version 6.7.5 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-23-117

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40723?
CVE-2023-40723 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40723?
To fix CVE-2023-40723, you should upgrade Fortinet FortiSIEM to the latest patched version.
What versions of Fortinet FortiSIEM are affected by CVE-2023-40723?
CVE-2023-40723 affects Fortinet FortiSIEM versions from 5.2.5 to 6.7.4 inclusive.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-40723?
CVE-2023-40723 is an exposure of sensitive information vulnerability.
Can CVE-2023-40723 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2023-40723 can potentially be exploited by unauthorized actors remotely.

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