FG-IR-21-163: Command injection in CLI

Published Sep 6, 2022
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Updated

An improper neutralization of special elements [CWE-89] used in an OS command vulnerability [CWE-78] in the command line interpreter of FortiAP, FortiAP-S, FortiAP-W2 and FortiAP-U may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands via specifically crafted arguments to existing commands.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Fortinet FortiAP
Fortinet FortiAP-S
Fortinet FortiAP-W2
Fortinet FortiAP-U

Event History

Sep 6, 2022
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 25, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of FG-IR-21-163?

The severity of FG-IR-21-163 is considered critical due to the potential for unauthorized command execution.

2

How do I fix FG-IR-21-163?

To fix FG-IR-21-163, update the affected FortiAP devices to the latest firmware version provided by Fortinet.

3

Who is affected by FG-IR-21-163?

FG-IR-21-163 affects users of Fortinet FortiAP, FortiAP-S, FortiAP-W2, and FortiAP-U.

4

What type of vulnerability is FG-IR-21-163?

FG-IR-21-163 is classified as an OS command injection vulnerability.

5

Can FG-IR-21-163 be exploited remotely?

Yes, FG-IR-21-163 can potentially be exploited by an authenticated attacker who has access to the command line interpreter.

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