Vulnerability Intelligence Report
CVE-2023-42788
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.0, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, version 7.0.0 through 7.0.8, version 6.4.0 through 6.4.12 and version 6.2.0 through 6.2.11 may allow a local attacker with low privileges to execute unauthorized code via specifically crafted arguments to a CLI command
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
7.6
HIGH
Exploitability:1.9
Impact Score:5.9
EPSS Probability:1.34%
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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 | 7.4.0 (affected), 7.2.0 <= 7.2.3 (affected), 7.0.0 <= 7.0.8 (affected), 6.4.0 <= 6.4.12 (affected), 6.2.0 <= 6.2.11 (affected) |
| Fortinet | FortiManager | 7.4.0 (affected), 7.2.0 <= 7.2.3 (affected), 7.0.0 <= 7.0.8 (affected), 6.4.0 <= 6.4.12 (affected), 6.2.0 <= 6.2.11 (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
1.336%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Fortinet, Inc. · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2023-09-14T08:37:38 |
| Published | 2023-10-10T16:48:56 |
| Last Updated | 2025-12-16T18:23:24 |
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