CVE-2021-36180 Command injection in Fortinet FortiWeb
An authenticated attacker can execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTP request parameters in the FortiWeb management interface.
- 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-2021-36180?
CVE-2021-36180 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiweb, published on 8 Dec 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple improper neutralization of special elements used in a command vulnerabilities [CWE-77] in FortiWeb management interface 6.4.1 and below, 6.3.15 and below, 6.2.5 and below may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted parameters of HTTP requests.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-36180?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fortinet Fortiweb.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36180?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-36180 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-2021-36180 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-36180 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Fortinet Fortiweb
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c439-xxv3-pcx2.