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CVE-2022-27482

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.55%

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CVE-2022-27482 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiADC version 7.0.0 through 7.0.1, 6.2.0 through 6.2.2, 6.1.0 through 6.1.6, 6.0.x, 5.x.x allows attacker to execute arbitrary shell code as `root` via CLI commands.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% 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 FortiADC version 7.0.0 through 7.0.1, 6.2.0 through 6.2.2, 6.1.0 through 6.1.6, 6.0.x, 5.x.x allows attacker to execute arbitrary shell code as `root` via CLI commands.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.55%

41.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FortinetFortiadc>= 5.0.0, <= 5.0.4
FortinetFortiadc>= 5.1.0, <= 5.1.7
FortinetFortiadc>= 5.2.0, <= 5.2.8
FortinetFortiadc>= 5.3.0, <= 5.3.7
FortinetFortiadc>= 5.4.0, <= 5.4.5
FortinetFortiadc>= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.4
FortinetFortiadc>= 6.1.0, <= 6.1.6
FortinetFortiadc>= 6.2.0, < 6.2.4
FortinetFortiadc7.0.0
FortinetFortiadc7.0.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27482?
A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiADC version 7.0.0 through 7.0.1, 6.2.0 through 6.2.2, 6.1.0 through 6.1.6, 6.0.x, 5.x.x allows attacker to execute arbitrary shell code as `root` via CLI commands.
How severe is CVE-2022-27482?
CVE-2022-27482 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27482?
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