Vulnerability Intelligence Report
CVE-2023-25607
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78 ] in FortiManager 7.2.0 through 7.2.2, 7.0.0 through 7.0.7, 6.4.0 through 6.4.11, 6.2 all versions, 6.0 all versions, FortiAnalyzer 7.2.0 through 7.2.2, 7.0.0 through 7.0.7, 6.4.0 through 6.4.11, 6.2 all versions, 6.0 all versions and FortiADC 7.1.0, 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, 6.2 all versions, 6.1 all versions, 6.0 all versions management interface may allow an authenticated attacker with at least READ permissions on system settings to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying shell due to an unsafe usage of the wordexp function.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
7.4
HIGH
Exploitability:1.9
Impact Score:5.9
EPSS Probability:1.50%
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-78 ↗Execute unauthorized code or commands
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | FortiAnalyzer | 7.2.0 <= 7.2.2 (affected), 7.0.0 <= 7.0.7 (affected), 6.4.0 <= 6.4.11 (affected), 6.2.0 <= 6.2.12 (affected), 6.0.0 <= 6.0.12 (affected) |
| Fortinet | FortiManager | 7.2.0 <= 7.2.2 (affected), 7.0.0 <= 7.0.7 (affected), 6.4.0 <= 6.4.11 (affected), 6.2.0 <= 6.2.12 (affected), 6.0.0 <= 6.0.12 (affected) |
| Fortinet | FortiADC | 7.1.0 (affected), 7.0.0 <= 7.0.3 (affected), 6.2.0 <= 6.2.6 (affected), 6.1.0 <= 6.1.6 (affected), 6.0.0 <= 6.0.4 (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
1.498%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Fortinet, Inc. · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2023-02-08T13:42:03 |
| Published | 2023-10-10T16:51:31 |
| Last Updated | 2025-12-16T18:13:24 |
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