CVE-2022-30303: OS Command Injection

Published Feb 16, 2023
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Updated

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('OS Command Injection') [CWE-78] in FortiWeb 7.0.0 through 7.0.1, 6.3.0 through 6.3.19, 6.4 all versions may allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary shell code as root user via crafted HTTP requests.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Fortinet FortiWeb>=6.3.0<6.3.20
Fortinet FortiWeb=6.4.0
Fortinet FortiWeb=6.4.1
Fortinet FortiWeb=6.4.2
Fortinet FortiWeb=7.0.0
Fortinet FortiWeb=7.0.1

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.0.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiWeb version 6.3.20 or above

Event History

Feb 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:05 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-30303.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-30303?

The severity of CVE-2022-30303 is high, with a severity value of 8.8.

3

What is the CWE ID for this vulnerability?

The CWE ID for this vulnerability is CWE-78.

4

Which versions of FortiWeb are affected by CVE-2022-30303?

FortiWeb 7.0.0 through 7.0.1, 6.3.0 through 6.3.19, and 6.4.0 are affected by CVE-2022-30303.

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-30303?

An authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2022-30303 by executing arbitrary shell code as the 'root' user via crafted HTTP requests.

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