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CVE-2023-37936

FortiSwitch - Firmware

Fortinet CVSS 9.8 Updated March 18, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A use of hard-coded cryptographic key in Fortinet FortiSwitch allows an attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests, potentially leading to a complete compromise of the system. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of FortiSwitch, including 7.4.0, 7.2.0 through 7.2.5, 7.0.0 through 7.0.7, 6.4.0 through 6.4.13, 6.2.0 through 6.2.7, and 6.0.0 through 6.0.7."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Firmware Image
Target Asset FortiSwitch Firmware
Standard Path Global Firmware

Manual Verification Required

This is a non-Windows asset (Fortinet). Use the target asset details above to verify your version against vendor advisories.

Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Likely

Network disruption possible during firmware update

Internal Work Notes

FortiSwitch firmware update required to address CVE-2023-37936, which allows unauthorized code execution via crafted requests. Verify version using CLI command 'get system status' and update to a patched version.

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Intelligence Sources

Scope of Impact

Fortinet Fortiswitch (Version 7.4.0)Fortinet Fortiswitch

Original NVD Description

"A use of hard-coded cryptographic key in Fortinet FortiSwitch version 7.4.0 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.5 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.7 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.13 and 6.2.0 through 6.2.7 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.7 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests."

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