CVE-2022-27489

Description

A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiExtender 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, 5.3.2, 4.2.4 and below allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTP requests.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade to FortiExtender version 7.2.0 and above Upgrade to FortiExtender version 7.0.4 and above Upgrade to FortiExtender upcoming version 4.2.5 and above Upgrade to FortiExtender upcoming version 4.1.9 and above Upgrade to FortiExtender upcoming version 4.0.3 and above Upgrade to FortiExtender version 3.3.3 and above Upgrade to FortiExtender version 3.2.4 and above

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.28%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiExtender
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-048 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-27489?
CVE-2022-27489 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-27489?
To fix CVE-2022-27489: Upgrade to FortiExtender version 7.2.0 and above Upgrade to FortiExtender version 7.0.4 and above Upgrade to FortiExtender upcoming version 4.2.5 and above Upgrade to FortiExtender upcoming version 4.1.9 and above Upgrade to FortiExtender upcoming version 4.0.3 and above Upgrade to FortiExtender version 3.3.3 and above Upgrade to FortiExtender version 3.2.4 and above
Is CVE-2022-27489 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-27489 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-27489?
CVE-2022-27489 affects Fortinet FortiExtender.
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