Code Injection in FortiManager - CVE-2021-24016
Published: September 8, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU56396
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 7 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-24016
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
FortiManager
How to mitigate CVE-2021-24016
Install updates from vendor's website.
FortiManager - addressed in versions 6.2.8, 6.4.4