7.6
CWE
77 78
Advisory Published
Advisory Published

FG-IR-23-167: OS command injection

First published: Tue Oct 10 2023(Updated: )

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer & FortiAnalyzer-BigData may allow a local attacker with low privileges to execute unauthorized code via specifically crafted arguments to a CLI command

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer=.
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.2.0<=7.2.3
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.0.0<=7.0.8
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.4.0<=6.4.12
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.2.0<=6.2.11
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer-BigData>=7.2.0<=7.2.5
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer-BigData>=7.0.1<=7.0.6
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer-BigData>=6.4
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer-BigData>=6.2
Fortinet FortiManager=.
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.2.0<=7.2.3
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.0.0<=7.0.8
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.4.0<=6.4.12
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.2.0<=6.2.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of FG-IR-23-167?

    The FG-IR-23-167 vulnerability is classified with a high severity due to its potential for unauthorized code execution.

  • How do I fix FG-IR-23-167?

    To remediate FG-IR-23-167, upgrade to the appropriate version of FortiManager or FortiAnalyzer that meets the specified remediation version.

  • Who is affected by FG-IR-23-167?

    FG-IR-23-167 affects users of FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiAnalyzer-BigData across several specific versions.

  • Can FG-IR-23-167 be exploited remotely?

    FG-IR-23-167 is a local attack vector, meaning a low-privileged local user can exploit this vulnerability to execute unauthorized commands.

  • What is OS Command Injection in FG-IR-23-167?

    OS Command Injection in FG-IR-23-167 refers to improper neutralization of special elements, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands.

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