Vulnerability identifier: #VU81962

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25607

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiAnalyzer
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers
FortiManager
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers
FortiADC
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application 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

FortiAnalyzer: 6.2.0 - 6.2.12, 7.0.0 - 7.0.7, 6.4.0 - 6.4.11, 7.2.0 - 7.2.2, 6.0.0 - 6.0.12

FortiManager: 6.2.0 - 6.2.12, 6.0.0 - 6.0.12, 7.0.0 - 7.0.7, 6.4.0 - 6.4.11, 7.2.0 - 7.2.2

FortiADC: 6.2.0 - 6.2.6, 7.1.0, 7.0.0 - 7.0.3, 6.1.0 - 6.1.6, 6.0.0 - 6.0.4

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External links
http://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-352

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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.