CVE-2021-22123: OS Command Injection

Published Jun 1, 2021
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Updated

An OS command injection vulnerability in FortiWeb's management interface 6.3.7 and below, 6.2.3 and below, 6.1.x, 6.0.x, 5.9.x may allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system via the SAML server configuration page.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Fortinet FortiWeb>=5.9.0<6.2.4
Fortinet FortiWeb>=6.3.0<6.3.8

Event History

Jun 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:58 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22123?

CVE-2021-22123 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary command execution by an authenticated attacker.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-22123?

To fix CVE-2021-22123, you should upgrade your FortiWeb instance to version 6.3.8 or later, or to 6.2.4 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-22123?

CVE-2021-22123 affects all versions of FortiWeb management interface 6.3.7 and below, 6.2.3 and below, as well as 6.1.x, 6.0.x, and 5.9.x.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2021-22123?

CVE-2021-22123 can be exploited to perform OS command injections, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the vulnerable system.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2021-22123?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2021-22123 requires the attacker to be authenticated on the FortiWeb management interface.

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