CVE-2021-44171
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CVE-2021-44171 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiOS version 6.0.0 through 6.0.14, FortiOS version 6.2.0 through 6.2.10, FortiOS version 6.4.0 through 6.4.8, FortiOS version 7.0.0 through 7.0.3 allows attacker to execute privileged commands on a linked FortiSwitch via diagnostic CLI commands.. EPSS estimates a 1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiOS version 6.0.0 through 6.0.14, FortiOS version 6.2.0 through 6.2.10, FortiOS version 6.4.0 through 6.4.8, FortiOS version 7.0.0 through 7.0.3 allows attacker to execute privileged commands on a linked FortiSwitch via diagnostic CLI commands.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortios | >= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.14 |
| Fortinet | Fortios | >= 6.2.0, <= 6.2.10 |
| Fortinet | Fortios | >= 6.4.0, <= 6.4.8 |
| Fortinet | Fortios | >= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.3 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-242Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-242Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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