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CVE-2023-40714

FortiSIEM - GUI

Fortinet CVSS 9.9 Updated March 18, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A relative path traversal vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSIEM versions 7.0.0, 6.7.0 through 6.7.2, 6.6.0 through 6.6.3, 6.5.1, 6.5.0 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via uploading certain GUI elements. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to the security and integrity of the affected systems, as it can be exploited to gain elevated access and potentially disrupt or compromise the system."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Firmware Image
Target Asset FortiSIEM
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

Moderate

Internal Work Notes

Relative path traversal vulnerability in FortiSIEM, patching required to prevent privilege escalation

Technical Intelligence & Operational Utilities • Delivered Weekly

Intelligence Sources

Scope of Impact

Fortinet Fortisiem (Version 7.0.0)Fortinet Fortisiem

Original NVD Description

"A relative path traversal in Fortinet FortiSIEM versions 7.0.0, 6.7.0 through 6.7.2, 6.6.0 through 6.6.3, 6.5.1, 6.5.0 allows attacker to escalate privilege via uploading certain GUI elements"

Related Fortinet Threats

Data compiled from NVD, MSRC, and CISA KEV Catalog. Intelligence synthesized via AI. Scripts provided for diagnostic purposes under MIT License.