#VU68918 Hidden functionality in FortiTester - CVE-2022-38372
Published: November 2, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU68918
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38372
CWE-ID: CWE-912
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
FortiTester
FortiTester
Software vendor:
Fortinet, Inc
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.