Is CVE-2023-37936 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-37936 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-37936 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-37936 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-37936?

CVE-2023-37936 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-37936

CWE-321Published: January 14, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-37936 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.