CVE-2023-46718
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
A stack-based buffer overflow in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.4.0 through 7.4.1 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.7 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.12 and 6.4.6 through 6.4.15 and 6.2.9 through 6.2.16 and 6.0.13 through 6.0.18 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted CLI commands.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.8
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2025-10-14 16:15:33.653000
Last modified
2026-10-28 19:10:00.193000
View original CVE JSON
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