What is CVE-2023-36550?

CVE-2023-36550 is a vulnerability known as 'improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command injection' in Fortinet FortiWLM version 8.6.0 through 8.6.5 and 8.5.0 through 8.5.4.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36550?

The severity of CVE-2023-36550 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-36550?

CVE-2023-36550 affects Fortinet FortiWLM versions 8.6.0 through 8.6.5 and 8.5.0 through 8.5.4.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-36550?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-36550 by executing unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted HTTP GET request parameters.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-36550?

It is recommended to update Fortinet FortiWLM to a version that is not affected by CVE-2023-36550. Please refer to the vendor's security advisory for more information.

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CVE-2023-36550

critical

9.8

CWE

78 77

10/10/2023

19/9/2024

CVE-2023-36550: OS Command Injection

First published: Tue Oct 10 2023(Updated: )

A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiWLM version 8.6.0 through 8.6.5 and 8.5.0 through 8.5.4 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted http get request parameters.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com psirt@fortinet.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Fortinet FortiWLM	>=8.5.0<=8.5.4
Fortinet FortiWLM	>=8.6.0<=8.6.5

Remedy

Please upgrade to FortiWLM version 8.6.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiWLM version 8.5.5 or above

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Reference Links

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-140

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36550?
CVE-2023-36550 is a vulnerability known as 'improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command injection' in Fortinet FortiWLM version 8.6.0 through 8.6.5 and 8.5.0 through 8.5.4.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-36550?
The severity of CVE-2023-36550 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-36550?
CVE-2023-36550 affects Fortinet FortiWLM versions 8.6.0 through 8.6.5 and 8.5.0 through 8.5.4.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-36550?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-36550 by executing unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted HTTP GET request parameters.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-36550?
It is recommended to update Fortinet FortiWLM to a version that is not affected by CVE-2023-36550. Please refer to the vendor's security advisory for more information.

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