CVE-2022-27486
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CVE-2022-27486 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 FortiDDoS version 5.5.0 through 5.5.1, 5.4.2 through 5.4.0, 5.3.0 through 5.3.1, 5.2.0, 5.1.0, 5.0.0, 4.7.0, 4.6.0 and 4.5.0 and FortiDDoS-F version 6.3.0 through 6.3.1, 6.2.0 through 6.2.2, 6.1.0 through 6.1.4 allows an authenticated attacker to execute shell code as `root` via `execute` CLI commands.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% 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 FortiDDoS version 5.5.0 through 5.5.1, 5.4.2 through 5.4.0, 5.3.0 through 5.3.1, 5.2.0, 5.1.0, 5.0.0, 4.7.0, 4.6.0 and 4.5.0 and FortiDDoS-F version 6.3.0 through 6.3.1, 6.2.0 through 6.2.2, 6.1.0 through 6.1.4 allows an authenticated attacker to execute shell code as `root` via `execute` CLI commands.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortiddos | >= 4.5.0, < 5.6.2 |
| Fortinet | Fortiddos | 5.7.0 |
| Fortinet | Fortiddos-F | All versions |
| Fortinet | Fortiddos-F | >= 6.1.0, < 6.4.2 |
| Fortinet | Fortiddos-F | 6.5.0 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-047Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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