CVE-2022-22301 Command injection in Fortinet FortiAP-C
Authenticated attackers can execute unauthorized commands via crafted CLI arguments in FortiAP-C console, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-22301?
CVE-2022-22301 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAP-C, published on 2 Mar 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS Command vulnerability [CWE-78] in FortiAP-C console 5.4.0 through 5.4.3, 5.2.0 through 5.2.1 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands by running CLI commands with specifically crafted arguments.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-22301?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fortinet Fortiap-C.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22301?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-22301 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-2022-22301 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-22301 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rhxg-2cq5-ch36.