CVE-2023-42788

Public Exploit

Description

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.0, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, version 7.0.0 through 7.0.8, version 6.4.0 through 6.4.12 and version 6.2.0 through 6.2.11 may allow a local attacker with low privileges to execute unauthorized code via specifically crafted arguments to a CLI command

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.2.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.0.9 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 6.4.13 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 6.2.12 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.2.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.0.9 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 6.4.13 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 6.2.12 or above

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.29%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiAnalyzer
Affected: Fortinet FortiManager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-167 vendor advisory
https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-qpv8-g6qv-rf8p third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42788?
CVE-2023-42788 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-42788?
To fix CVE-2023-42788: Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.2.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.0.9 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 6.4.13 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 6.2.12 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.2.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.0.9 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 6.4.13 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 6.2.12 or above
Is CVE-2023-42788 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-42788 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2023-42788?
CVE-2023-42788 affects Fortinet FortiAnalyzer, Fortinet FortiManager.
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