7.8
HIGH
CVE-2023-42788
FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer OS Command Injection
Description

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.0, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, version 7.0.0 through 7.0.8, version 6.4.0 through 6.4.12 and version 6.2.0 through 6.2.11 may allow a local attacker with low privileges to execute unauthorized code via specifically crafted arguments to a CLI command

INFO

Published Date :

Oct. 10, 2023, 5:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 8:23 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

1.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-42788 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Fortinet fortimanager
2 Fortinet fortianalyzer
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-42788.

URL Resource
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-167 Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-qpv8-g6qv-rf8p Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-167 Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-qpv8-g6qv-rf8p Exploit Third Party Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-42788 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-167
    Added Reference https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-qpv8-g6qv-rf8p
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Jan. 12, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-qpv8-g6qv-rf8p No Types Assigned https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-qpv8-g6qv-rf8p Exploit, Third Party Advisory
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Nov. 07, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CWE Fortinet, Inc. CWE-78
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Oct. 18, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-qpv8-g6qv-rf8p [No Types Assigned]
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Oct. 13, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-167 No Types Assigned https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-167 Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-78
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortianalyzer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.2.0 up to (including) 6.2.11 *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortianalyzer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.4.0 up to (including) 6.4.12 *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortianalyzer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.0.0 up to (including) 7.0.8 *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortianalyzer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.2.0 up to (including) 7.2.3 *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortianalyzer:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.2.0 up to (including) 6.2.11 *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.4.0 up to (including) 6.4.12 *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.0.0 up to (including) 7.0.8 *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.2.0 up to (including) 7.2.3 *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanager:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-42788 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.04 }} 0.00%

score

0.12266

percentile

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