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CVE-2023-33299

FortiNAC - Inter-Server Communication

Fortinet CVSS 9.8 Updated March 18, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in Fortinet FortiNAC allows an attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via a specifically crafted request on the inter-server communication port. This vulnerability affects FortiNAC versions below 7.2.1, below 9.4.3, below 9.2.8, and all earlier versions of 8.x, with versions 8.x having no available fix."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Firmware Image
Target Asset FortiNAC
Standard Path Global Firmware

Manual Verification Required

This is a non-Windows asset (Fortinet). Use the target asset details and official path provided above to verify your current version against the official vendor advisories listed below.

Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Likely

Moderate

Internal Work Notes

FortiNAC vulnerability CVE-2023-33299: Deserialization of untrusted data allows unauthorized code execution. Verify version and apply patch if necessary.

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