Code Injection in FortiManager - CVE-2021-24016

 

Code Injection in FortiManager - CVE-2021-24016

Published: September 8, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU56396
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-24016
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Fortinet, Inc
Affected software:
FortiManager

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of formula elements. A local user can insert CSV formula in the policy names and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


How to mitigate CVE-2021-24016

Install updates from vendor's website.

Sources