Vulnerability identifier: #VU54850

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22125

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiSandbox
Server applications / DLP, anti-spam, sniffers

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote administrator to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in FortiSandbox sniffer module. A remote privileges user can alter contents of module configuration file and execute arbitrary OS commands.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiSandbox: 3.1.0 - 3.2.1

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External links
http://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-005

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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