CVE-2021-43073 Command injection in n/a
Attackers can execute unauthorized code or commands on Fortinet FortiWeb devices via crafted HTTP requests due to improper neutralization of special elements.
- 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-2021-43073?
CVE-2021-43073 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiweb, published on 2 Feb 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiWeb version 6.4.1 and 6.4.0, version 6.3.15 and below, version 6.2.6 and below allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTP requests.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-43073?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fortinet Fortiweb.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43073?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-43073 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-2021-43073 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-43073 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Fortinet Fortiweb
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qrf2-8ggh-7fqc.