PT-2023-21472 · Fortinet · Fortiadc

Published 2023-05-03 · Updated 2023-05-08 · CVE-2023-27999

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions FortiADC versions 7.1.0 through 7.2.0

Description The issue is related to an improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command, which may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands via specifically crafted arguments to existing commands.

Recommendations For FortiADC versions 7.1.0 through 7.1.1, consider restricting access to existing commands to minimize the risk of exploitation. For FortiADC version 7.2.0, consider disabling the use of special elements in OS commands until a patch is available. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

OS Command Injection

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-27999

Affected Products

Fortiadc

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-27999 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-27999 · Vendor Advisory
• https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-297 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/63269 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/49768 · Telegram Post