CVE-2019-15708: OS Command Injection

Published Mar 15, 2020
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Updated

A system command injection vulnerability in the FortiAP-S/W2 6.2.1, 6.2.0, 6.0.5 and below, FortiAP 6.0.5 and below and FortiAP-U below 6.0.0 under CLI admin console may allow unauthorized administrators to run arbitrary system level commands via specially crafted ifconfig commands.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Fortinet FortiAP<=6.0.5
Fortinet FortiAP-S<=6.0.5
Fortinet FortiAP-S=6.2.0
Fortinet FortiAP-S=6.2.1
Fortinet FortiAP-U<=6.0.0
Fortinet FortiAP-W2<=6.0.5
Fortinet FortiAP-W2=6.2.0
Fortinet FortiAP-W2=6.2.1

Event History

Mar 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:27 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-15708?

CVE-2019-15708 is a system command injection vulnerability in the FortiAP-S/W2 6.2.1, 6.2.0, 6.0.5 and below, FortiAP 6.0.5 and below, and FortiAP-U below 6.0.0 that allows unauthorized administrators to run arbitrary system level commands.

2

How does CVE-2019-15708 affect Fortinet Fortiap products?

CVE-2019-15708 affects Fortinet Fortiap products including FortiAP-S/W2 6.2.1, 6.2.0, 6.0.5 and below, FortiAP 6.0.5 and below, and FortiAP-U below 6.0.0.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-15708?

CVE-2019-15708 has a severity level of 6.7 (high).

4

How can unauthorized administrators exploit CVE-2019-15708?

Unauthorized administrators can exploit CVE-2019-15708 by using specially crafted ifconfig commands to run arbitrary system level commands.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-15708?

Yes, Fortinet has provided a fix for CVE-2019-15708. It is recommended to update to the latest version of the affected Fortiap products.

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