CVE-2022-33870: OS Command Injection

Published Nov 2, 2022

Updated

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command vulnerability [CWE-78] in the command line interpreter of FortiTester 3.0.0 through 3.9.1, 4.0.0 through 4.2.0, 7.0.0 through 7.1.0 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands via specifically crafted arguments to existing commands.

Affected Software

20 affected components

Fortinet FortiTester=3.0.0

Fortinet FortiTester=3.1.0

Fortinet FortiTester=3.2.0

Fortinet FortiTester=3.3.0

Fortinet FortiTester=3.3.1

Fortinet FortiTester=3.4.0

Fortinet FortiTester=3.5.0

Fortinet FortiTester=3.5.1

Fortinet FortiTester=3.6.0

Fortinet FortiTester=3.7.0

Fortinet FortiTester=3.7.1

Fortinet FortiTester=3.8.0

Fortinet FortiTester=3.9.0

Fortinet FortiTester=3.9.1

Fortinet FortiTester=4.0.0

Fortinet FortiTester=4.1.0

Fortinet FortiTester=4.1.1

Fortinet FortiTester=4.2.0

Fortinet FortiTester=7.0.0

Fortinet FortiTester=7.1.0

Remediation

Patch Available

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-070

Event History

Nov 2, 2022

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-33870?

CVE-2022-33870 is an improper neutralization vulnerability in the command line interpreter of FortiTester.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-33870?

CVE-2022-33870 has a severity of high.

How does CVE-2022-33870 affect FortiTester?

CVE-2022-33870 affects FortiTester versions 3.0.0 through 3.9.1, 4.0.0 through 4.2.0, 7.0.0 through 7.1.0.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-33870?

An authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2022-33870 by executing unauthorized commands through specially crafted arguments.

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-33870?

Yes, Fortinet has released a fix for CVE-2022-33870. Users should update to the latest version of FortiTester.