CVE-2022-33870

Description

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command vulnerability [CWE-78] in the command line interpreter of FortiTester 3.0.0 through 3.9.1, 4.0.0 through 4.2.0, 7.0.0 through 7.1.0 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands via specifically crafted arguments to existing commands.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.23%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet Fortinet FortiTester
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-070 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-33870?
CVE-2022-33870 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-33870?
To fix CVE-2022-33870, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-33870 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-33870 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-2022-33870?
CVE-2022-33870 affects Fortinet Fortinet FortiTester.
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