CVE-2023-46718: 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.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.7UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-46718 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting fortios, fortiproxy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 92%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-121
Published	2025-10-14
Last modified	2026-10-28

Publisher (CNA): Fortinet, Inc. · Vendor: fortinet

Last updated 2026-10-28 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-10-14 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-28 19:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fortinet fortios UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.0.13 and <= 6.0.18 · >= 6.2.9 and <= 6.2.17 · >= 6.4.6 and <= 6.4.16 · >= 7.0.0 and < 7.2.12 · >= 7.4.0 and < 7.4.2

Fixed in: 7.2.12, 7.4.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.13

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

fortinet fortiproxy UPGRADE

Affected: >= 7.0.0 and < 7.4.8

Fixed in: 7.4.8

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fortiproxy || rpm -q fortiproxy || fortiproxy --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.4.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortiproxy

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fortiproxy

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fortiproxy sudo apt install fortiproxy=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold fortiproxy

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list fortiproxy sudo dnf downgrade fortiproxy-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add fortiproxy

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-46718?

fortios: upgrade to 7.2.12, 7.4.2; fortiproxy: upgrade to 7.4.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-46718 being exploited?

CVE-2023-46718 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-46718 affect?

CVE-2023-46718 affects fortios, fortiproxy. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). 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 unauthoriz

How urgent is CVE-2023-46718?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Fortinet FortiOS vulnerabilities · Fortinet vulnerabilities

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