CVE-2023-47534CWE-1236

CVE-2023-47534

Critical · published March 12, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.6
EPSS
1%
Percentile
64.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A CSV file might seem harmless, but in Fortinet FortiClientEMS versions 7.2.0 to 7.2.2, it can unleash code execution chaos! ⚡ Think of it like a restaurant receiving a takeout order with secret ingredients hidden in the recipe. If the kitchen doesn’t check the order carefully, they might end up cooking something dangerous! An attacker can send specially crafted packets that allow unauthorized code or commands to run, potentially compromising sensitive data or impacting system integrity. Imagine a rogue chef slipping a toxic ingredient into your favorite dish—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant receiving a takeout order with secret ingredients hidden in the recipe. If the kitchen doesn’t check the order carefully, they might end up cooking something dangerous! This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of formula elements in CSV files, enabling attackers to exploit it for executing unauthorized commands on vulnerable systems.

What to do

An attacker can send specially crafted packets that allow unauthorized code or commands to run, potentially compromising sensitive data or impacting system integrity. Imagine a rogue chef slipping a toxic ingredient into your favorite dish—absolutely devastating! To protect your environment, update FortiClientEMS to version 7.2.3 or later immediately. Ensure that your security policies restrict file uploads and review logs for suspicious activity. Regularly monitor for firmware updates to stay secure. You’ve got this! By taking these steps, you're reinforcing your defenses and keeping your systems safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.6 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01051 · 64.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-1236 · Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File
Published
2024-03-12T19:15Z
Affected products (5)
ProductVersionsFixed in
fortinet/forticlient_endpoint_management_server≥ 6.0.0, ≤ 6.0.8—
fortinet/forticlient_endpoint_management_server≥ 6.2.0, ≤ 6.2.9—
fortinet/forticlient_endpoint_management_server≥ 6.4.0, ≤ 6.4.9—
fortinet/forticlient_endpoint_management_server≥ 7.0.0, ≤ 7.0.10—
fortinet/forticlient_endpoint_management_server≥ 7.2.0, ≤ 7.2.2—
References (2)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 MAR 15:09Z
    A improper neutralization of formula elements in a csv file in Fortinet FortiClientEMS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.2, 7.0.0 through 7.0.10, 6.4.0 through 6.4.9…
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