#VU117217 Stack-based buffer overflow in FortiOS and FortiProxy - CVE-2023-46718
Published: October 15, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU117217
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-46718
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
FortiOS
FortiProxy
FortiOS
FortiProxy
Software vendor:
Fortinet, Inc
Fortinet, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to stack-based buffer overflow on fortitoken import feature. An authenticated attacker can achieve arbitrary code execution via certain CLI commands.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.