Vulnerability identifier: #VU49277

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-29017

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiDeceptor
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation on the Customization page. A remote user can send a specially crafted request to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

    

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiDeceptor: 3.0.0 - 3.1.0

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External links
http://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-177

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.