Vulnerability identifier: #VU70661

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-2022-39947

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiADC
Server applications / Other server solutions

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 in the web GUI. A remote authenticated user can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiADC: 7.0.0 - 7.0.2, 6.2.0 - 6.2.3, 6.1.0 - 6.1.6, 5.4.0 - 5.4.5, 6.0.0 - 6.0.4

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External links
http://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-061

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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.