CVE-2023-25611: CSV injection in macro name

Published Mar 7, 2023
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Updated

A improper neutralization of formula elements in a CSV file vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 6.4.0 - 6.4.9, 7.0.0 - 7.0.5, and 7.2.0 - 7.2.1 allows local attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via inserting spreadsheet formulas in macro names.

Other sources

An improper neutralization of formula elements vulnerability (CWE 1236) in FortiAnalyzer may allow a local authenticated privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code on the end-user's host via inserting spreadsheet formulas in the macro names. This is achieved once the user downloads and opens the CSV report files.

FortiGuard

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet Fortianalyzer>=6.4.0<7.0.6
Fortinet Fortianalyzer>=7.2.0<7.2.2
Fortinet Fortianalyzer>=7.2.0<=7.2.1
Fortinet Fortianalyzer>=7.0.0<=7.0.6
Fortinet Fortianalyzer>=6.4

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.2.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.0.6 or above

Event History

Mar 7, 2023
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:04 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Oct 25, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-25611.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-25611?

The severity of CVE-2023-25611 is high with a severity value of 7.3.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-25611?

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer versions 6.4.0 - 6.4.9, 7.0.0 - 7.0.5, and 7.2.0 - 7.2.1 are affected by CVE-2023-25611.

4

How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2023-25611?

A local attacker can exploit CVE-2023-25611 by inserting spreadsheet formulas in macro names in a CSV file, allowing them to execute unauthorized code or commands.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-25611?

Update your Fortinet FortiAnalyzer to versions 7.0.6 or newer for versions 6.4.0 - 6.4.9, or to versions 7.2.2 or newer for versions 7.0.0 - 7.0.5 and 7.2.0 - 7.2.1.

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