CVE-2023-23777

Description

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in FortiWeb version 7.0.1 and below, 6.4 all versions, version 6.3.18 and below may allow a privileged attacker to execute arbitrary bash commands via crafted cli backup parameters.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.0.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiWeb version 6.3.19 or above

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.31%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiWeb
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-131 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-23777?
CVE-2023-23777 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-23777?
To fix CVE-2023-23777: Please upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.0.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiWeb version 6.3.19 or above
Is CVE-2023-23777 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-23777 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-2023-23777?
CVE-2023-23777 affects Fortinet FortiWeb.
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