Vulnerability identifier: #VU60214
Vulnerability risk: High
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-78
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Fortinet FortiWeb
Server applications /
Remote management servers, RDP, SSH
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. A remote authenticated user can send a specially crafted HTTP GET requests to WAD configuration handlers and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Fortinet FortiWeb: 6.2.0 - 6.2.6, 6.3.0 - 6.3.15, 6.4.0 - 6.4.1
External links
http://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-166
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.