CVE-2023-40723: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Published Mar 11, 2025
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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.

Other sources

An exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor vulnerability [CWE-200] in FortiSIEM may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker who acquired knowledge of the agent's authorization header by other means to read the database password via crafted api requests

FortiGuard

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiSIEM>=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
Fortinet FortiSIEM>=6.7.0<=6.7.4
Fortinet FortiSIEM>=6.6.0<=6.6.3
Fortinet FortiSIEM>=6.5.0<=6.5.1
Fortinet FortiSIEM>=6.4.0<=6.4.2
Fortinet FortiSIEM>=6.3
Fortinet FortiSIEM>=6.2
Fortinet FortiSIEM>=6.1
Fortinet FortiSIEM>=5.4
Fortinet FortiSIEM>=5.3
Fortinet FortiSIEM>=5.2
Fortinet FortiSIEM>=5.1
Fortinet FortiSIEM>=5.1.0<6.4.2
Fortinet FortiSIEM>=6.5.0<6.5.2
Fortinet FortiSIEM>=6.6.0<6.6.4
Fortinet FortiSIEM>=6.7.0<6.7.5

Remediation

Information

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

Event History

Mar 11, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:54 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40723?

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

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-40723?

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

3

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.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-40723?

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

5

Can CVE-2023-40723 be exploited remotely?

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

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