CVE-2022-27482 Command injection in FortiADC

High 7.4 Published 16 Feb 2023 Updated 23 Oct 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary shell code as root via CLI commands in FortiADC, 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-2022-27482?

CVE-2022-27482 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiADC, published on 16 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local 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 FortiADC version 7.0.0 through 7.0.1, 6.2.0 through 6.2.2, 6.1.0 through 6.1.6, 6.0.x, 5.x.x allows attacker to execute arbitrary shell code as `root` via CLI commands.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-27482?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fortinet Fortiadc.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27482?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-27482 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-2022-27482 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-27482 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m6q6-w5rh-w74g.