Multiple vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiTester
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-38372 CVE-2022-33870 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-912 CWE-78 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
FortiTester Server applications / Other server solutions |
| Vendor | Fortinet, Inc |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Hidden functionality
EUVDB-ID: #VU68918
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38372
CWE-ID:
CWE-912 - Hidden Functionality (Backdoor)
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system
The vulnerability exists due to hidden functionality (backdoor) is present in software. A local administrator can use this functionality to obtain a root shell on the device via an undocumented command.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFortiTester: 2.3.0 - 7.1.0
External linkshttp://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-283
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) OS Command Injection
EUVDB-ID: #VU68919
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33870
CWE-ID:
CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in CLI command. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFortiTester: 3.0.0 - 7.1.0
External linkshttp://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-070
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
