Vulnerability identifier: #VU68918

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38372

CWE-ID: CWE-912

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiTester
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system

The vulnerability exists due to hidden functionality (backdoor) is present in software. A local administrator can use this functionality to obtain a root shell on the device via an undocumented command.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiTester: 2.6.0, 3.5.0 - 3.5.1, 7.1.0, 7.0.0, 4.2.0, 4.1.0 - 4.1.1, 4.0.0, 3.9.0 - 3.9.1, 3.7.0 - 3.7.1, 3.6.0, 3.4.0, 3.3.0 - 3.3.1, 3.2.0, 3.1.0, 3.0.0, 2.9.0, 2.8.0, 2.7.0, 2.5.0, 2.4.0 - 2.4.1, 2.3.0, 3.8.0

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External links
http://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-283

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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