CVE-2026-23573: Execute unauthorized code or commands in Fortinet FortiOS
An Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability [CWE-79] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.6, FortiOS 7.4 all versions, FortiOS 7.2 all versions, FortiPAM 1.8.0, FortiPAM 1.7 all versions, FortiPAM 1.6 all versions, FortiPAM 1.5 all versions, FortiPAM 1.4 all versions, FortiPAM 1.3 all versions, FortiPAM 1.2 all versions, FortiPAM 1.1 all versions, FortiPAM 1.0 all versions, FortiProxy 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, FortiProxy 7.2.0 through 7.2.9 may allow an authenticated remote user to execute code or commands via crafted requests.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is an improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79) in Fortinet FortiOS and related products, enabling authenticated remote users to execute unauthorized code or commands through crafted requests. It affects FortiOS versions 7.6.0 through 7.6.6, all versions of 7.4 and 7.2, multiple FortiPAM versions, and FortiProxy versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.3 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.9. The CVSS v3.1 score is 6.1 (medium severity), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity. An official fix is available from the vendor.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote user can exploit this vulnerability to execute unauthorized code or commands on affected Fortinet products, potentially leading to partial confidentiality and integrity compromise. There is no known exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available for this vulnerability. Users should apply the vendor-provided patches to affected Fortinet FortiOS, FortiPAM, and FortiProxy versions as soon as possible to remediate this issue.
CVE-2026-23573: Execute unauthorized code or commands in Fortinet FortiOS
Description
An Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability [CWE-79] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.6, FortiOS 7.4 all versions, FortiOS 7.2 all versions, FortiPAM 1.8.0, FortiPAM 1.7 all versions, FortiPAM 1.6 all versions, FortiPAM 1.5 all versions, FortiPAM 1.4 all versions, FortiPAM 1.3 all versions, FortiPAM 1.2 all versions, FortiPAM 1.1 all versions, FortiPAM 1.0 all versions, FortiProxy 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, FortiProxy 7.2.0 through 7.2.9 may allow an authenticated remote user to execute code or commands via crafted requests.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiproxy:7.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiproxy:7.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiproxy:7.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiproxy:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiproxy:7.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiproxy:7.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is an improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79) in Fortinet FortiOS and related products, enabling authenticated remote users to execute unauthorized code or commands through crafted requests. It affects FortiOS versions 7.6.0 through 7.6.6, all versions of 7.4 and 7.2, multiple FortiPAM versions, and FortiProxy versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.3 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.9. The CVSS v3.1 score is 6.1 (medium severity), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity. An official fix is available from the vendor.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote user can exploit this vulnerability to execute unauthorized code or commands on affected Fortinet products, potentially leading to partial confidentiality and integrity compromise. There is no known exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available for this vulnerability. Users should apply the vendor-provided patches to affected Fortinet FortiOS, FortiPAM, and FortiProxy versions as soon as possible to remediate this issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- fortinet
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-14T14:46:20.539Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
Threat ID: 6a565a3b68715ace43c7b61d
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 15:48:11 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 13:17:42 UTC
Last updated: 08/28/2026, 22:52:09 UTC
Views: 146
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