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September 4, 2025

Technical Tip: Why CVE-2023-28531 does not affect FortiGate

  • September 4, 2025
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Description This article explains why CVE-2023-28531 does not affect FortiGate.
Scope FortiGate.
Solution

CVE-2023-28531 is a vulnerability affecting OpenSSH. It involves the component ssh-agent, which could allow improper handling of authentication requests.

 

FortiOS does not use the ssh-agent component. Because of this, FortiGates are not exposed to the vulnerability and are therefore not impacted by this vulnerability.

 

All FortiOS versions are safe from this CVE.: https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/6560-1

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