CVE-2024-26012: FortiAP - Restricted Shell Escape via CLI Command Injection

Published Jan 14, 2025

Updated

A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiAP-S 6.2 all verisons, and 6.4.0 through 6.4.9, FortiAP-W2 6.4 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, and 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, FortiAP 6.4 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, and 7.4.0 through 7.4.2 allow a local authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code via the CLI.

Other sources

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command [CWE-78] in FortiAP may allow a local authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code via the FortiAP CLI.

— FortiGuard

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available

Fortinet FortiAP>=6.4.1<7.2.4

Fortinet FortiAP>=7.4.0<7.4.3

Fortinet FortiAP-S>=6.2.0<6.4.10

Fortinet FortiAP-W2>=6.4.0<7.2.4

Fortinet FortiAP-W2>=7.4.0<7.4.3

Fortinet FortiAP>=7.4.0<=7.4.2

Fortinet FortiAP>=7.2.0<=7.2.3

Fortinet FortiAP>=7.0

Fortinet FortiAP>=6.4

Fortinet FortiAP-S>=6.4.0<=6.4.9

Fortinet FortiAP-S>=6.2

Fortinet FortiAP-W2>=7.4.0<=7.4.2

Fortinet FortiAP-W2>=7.2.0<=7.2.3

Fortinet FortiAP-W2>=7.0

Fortinet FortiAP-W2>=6.4

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiAP-S version 6.4.10 or above Please upgrade to FortiAP-W2 version 7.4.3 or above Please upgrade to FortiAP-W2 version 7.2.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiAP version 7.4.3 or above Please upgrade to FortiAP version 7.2.4 or above

Event History

Jan 14, 2025

Advisory Published

via FortiGuard·12:00 AM

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:09 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:09 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·02:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26012?

CVE-2024-26012 has a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution through OS command injection.

How do I fix CVE-2024-26012?

To fix CVE-2024-26012, upgrade to FortiAP version 7.4.3 or later, 7.2.4 or later, or apply the appropriate patch for FortiAP-S and FortiAP-W2 as specified in the advisory.

Which Fortinet products are affected by CVE-2024-26012?

CVE-2024-26012 affects FortiAP-S 6.2 all versions, FortiAP versions 6.4.0 to 6.4.9, 7.0, 7.2.0 to 7.2.3, 7.4.0 to 7.4.2, and FortiAP-W2 6.4 and 7.0 all versions.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-26012?

There are no official workarounds for CVE-2024-26012, so upgrading to the patched versions is the recommended action.

What class of vulnerability is CVE-2024-26012?

CVE-2024-26012 is classified as an OS command injection vulnerability, indicating improper neutralization of special elements.