CVE-2023-36547CWE-78

A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiWLM version 8.6.0 through 8.6.5 and 8.5.0 through…

Critical · published October 10, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.6
EPSS
2%
Percentile
84.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An attacker can execute unauthorized commands just by sending a specially crafted HTTP GET request! Think of it like a restaurant where a customer can change the chef's orders by just whispering into the order pad—a sneaky tactic that leaves the staff none the wiser! 🍽️ This vulnerability could allow an attacker to run any command they choose, potentially compromising the entire system. It's like handing over the keys to your house without realizing it, and the consequences could be absolutely devastating! 🔥

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a customer can change the chef's orders by just whispering into the order pad—a sneaky tactic that leaves the staff none the wiser! 🍽️ This os command injection flaw in Fortinet FortiWLM versions 8.6.0 to 8.6.5 and 8.5.0 to 8.5.4 arises from improper handling of special characters in HTTP GET parameters, enabling unauthorized code execution.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to run any command they choose, potentially compromising the entire system. It's like handing over the keys to your house without realizing it, and the consequences could be absolutely devastating! 🔥 Immediately patch to FortiWLM version 8.6.6 or later, and 8.5.5 or later to close this security hole. Conduct a thorough review of your HTTP request handling to ensure proper validation and sanitization of inputs. You've got this! Take action today and secure your systems like the security hero you are! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.6 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:X/RC:X
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02486 · 84.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2023-10-10T16:51Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 OCT 16:51Z
    A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiWLM version 8.6.0 through 8.6.5 and 8.5.0 through…
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