High · published December 9, 2025
⚠️ A crafty HTTP request is all it takes to exploit this vulnerability in Fortinet FortiExtender! An attacker could execute commands without breaking a sweat! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where someone can sneak the kitchen a note that changes their order without anyone checking the authenticity of that note. This flaw lets an attacker slide unauthorized commands right in, just like an unchecked request at a busy eatery! If exploited, an authenticated attacker could run arbitrary commands on the system, potentially compromising the integrity and security of your network. This could lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of sensitive data, making it a matter of concern for admins!
Think of it like a restaurant where someone can sneak the kitchen a note that changes their order without anyone checking the authenticity of that note. This flaw lets an attacker slide unauthorized commands right in, just like an unchecked request at a busy eatery! This vulnerability is caused by improper neutralization of special elements in OS command injections within specific HTTP requests to Fortinet FortiExtender versions 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, and earlier versions down to 7.0. An attacker with valid credentials could leverage this flaw to execute unauthorized commands on the system.
If exploited, an authenticated attacker could run arbitrary commands on the system, potentially compromising the integrity and security of your network. This could lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of sensitive data, making it a matter of concern for admins! To protect against this vulnerability, ensure that you patch your FortiExtender to the latest version as soon as possible. Review your HTTP request handling to validate inputs properly and limit command execution to only trusted sources. You've got this! Follow these steps and fortify your system like a true security hero! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| fortinet/fortiextender_firmware | ≥ 7.0.0, ≤ 7.0.4 | — |
| fortinet/fortiextender_firmware | ≥ 7.2.0, ≤ 7.2.5 | — |
| fortinet/fortiextender_firmware | ≥ 7.4.0, ≤ 7.4.7 | — |
| fortinet/fortiextender_firmware | ≥ 7.6.0, ≤ 7.6.3 | — |