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Fortinet CVE-2023-42784

MEDIUM
Improper Handling of Syntactically Invalid Structure (CWE-228)
2025-03-11 psirt@fortinet.com
5.6
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
5.6 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 19:52 vuln.today
CVE Published
Mar 11, 2025 - 15:15 nvd
MEDIUM 5.6

DescriptionCVE.org

An improper handling of syntactically invalid structure in Fortinet FortiWeb at least verions 7.4.0 through 7.4.6 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.10 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.10 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via HTTP/S crafted requests.

AnalysisAI

FortiWeb, a web application firewall made by Fortinet, has a flaw where it doesn't properly validate certain malformed HTTP requests, allowing attackers to execute unauthorized code or commands on affected systems. The vulnerability impacts multiple versions of FortiWeb (7.0.0-7.0.10, 7.2.0-7.2.10, and 7.4.0-7.4.6). An attacker could exploit this by sending specially crafted requests to gain control of the system and run arbitrary commands.

Technical ContextAI

affects An improper handling of syntactically invalid structure in Fortinet FortiWeb at least verions 7.4.0. An improper handling of syntactically invalid structure in Fortinet FortiWeb at least verions 7.4.0 through 7.4.6 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.10 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.10 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via HTTP/S crafted requests.

Affected ProductsAI

Product: An improper handling of syntactically invalid structure in Fortinet FortiWeb at least verions 7.4.0. Versions: up to 7.4.6.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

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