CVE-2017-14187

Name: CVE-2017-14187
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-24T20:29:00.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14187 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A local privilege escalation and local code execution vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 5.6.0 to 5.6.2, 5.4.0 to 5.4.8, and 5.2 and below versions allows attacker to execute unauthorized binary program contained on an USB drive plugged into a FortiGate via linking the aforementioned binary program to a command that is allowed to be run by the fnsysctl CLI command.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A local privilege escalation and local code execution vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 5.6.0 to 5.6.2, 5.4.0 to 5.4.8, and 5.2 and below versions allows attacker to execute unauthorized binary program contained on an USB drive plugged into a FortiGate via linking the aforementioned binary program to a command that is allowed to be run by the fnsysctl CLI command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortios	<= 5.2.0
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 5.4.0, <= 5.4.8
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 5.6.0, <= 5.6.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104312Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040983Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-17-245Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104312Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040983Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-17-245Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 24, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14187?

How severe is CVE-2017-14187?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14187 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14187?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST