CVE-2021-43077 SQL injection in Fortinet FortiWLM

What is CVE-2021-43077?

CVE-2021-43077 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWLM, published on 1 Mar 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 sql command ('sql injection') in Fortinet FortiWLM version 8.6.2 and below, version 8.5.2 and below, version 8.4.2 and below, version 8.3.2 and below allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTP requests to the AP monitor handlers.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-43077?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fortinet Fortiwlm.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43077?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-43077 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2021-43077 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-43077 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Other vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiWLM

• CVE-2017-7336 Hardcoded credentials in Fortinet FortiWLM Critical 9.8
• CVE-2023-34990 Path traversal in FortiWLM Critical 9.6
• CVE-2023-34993 Command injection in FortiWLM Critical 9.6
• CVE-2023-36547 Command injection in FortiWLM Critical 9.6
• CVE-2023-36548 Command injection in FortiWLM Critical 9.6

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
• How this page is made

Also known as GHSA-wp5x-r5rg-9j9w.