CVE-2020-29017 Command injection in Fortinet FortiDeceptor

High 8.8 Published 14 Jan 2021 Updated 25 Oct 2024

Remote authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary commands on FortiDeceptor systems via the Customization page.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-29017?

CVE-2020-29017 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiDeceptor, published on 14 Jan 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An OS command injection vulnerability in FortiDeceptor 3.1.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.0 may allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by exploiting a command injection vulnerability on the Customization page.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-29017?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fortinet Fortideceptor.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29017?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-29017 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2020-29017 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-29017 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m4cc-m73q-8mw7.