CVE-2023-27997
Heap-based buffer overflow in FortiOS SSL-VPN allowing unauthenticated RCE
⚡ KEV — Known Exploited
CVSS 9.8 (Critical)
EPSS 0.9420 (1th pct)
Technical Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in FortiOS SSL-VPN allowing unauthenticated RCE.
Why this matters to your organisation:
CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild (KEV catalogue entry). The Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS) estimates a 94.2% probability of exploitation within 30 days. The affected service is internet-facing, increasing exposure. This is a critical service for the organisation.
CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild (KEV catalogue entry). The Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS) estimates a 94.2% probability of exploitation within 30 days. The affected service is internet-facing, increasing exposure. This is a critical service for the organisation.
Potential Impact
A vulnerability in fortios rated Critical (CVSS 9.8). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue, indicating it has been actively exploited in the wild.
✅ Recommended Next Action
Review CVE-2023-27997 and confirm whether fortios is in use.
Confidence: Not Applicable
The organisation does not use this product.
CVE Details
| Product | fortinet fortios |
| Version Range | <= 7.2.4 → ∞ |
| Installed | Unknown |
| Match Type | Product Not Used |
| CVSS | 9.8 |
| KEV | YES |
| EPSS | 0.942 |
| Source |
NVD · June 11, 2023 View reference ↗ |
Score Breakdown
⚡ KEV+40
🌐 Exposure+20
⭐ Importance+15
📈 EPSS+14.1
🔢 CVSS+9.8
⚠ Uncertainty-10
Total89