CVE-2022-27486 Command injection in FortiDDoS
Authenticated attackers can execute shell code as root via CLI commands in Fortinet FortiDDoS devices, requiring immediate patching.
- 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-2022-27486?
CVE-2022-27486 is a medium-severity command injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiDDoS, published on 13 Aug 2024. 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 FortiDDoS version 5.5.0 through 5.5.1, 5.4.2 through 5.4.0, 5.3.0 through 5.3.1, 5.2.0, 5.1.0, 5.0.0, 4.7.0, 4.6.0 and 4.5.0 and FortiDDoS-F version 6.3.0 through 6.3.1, 6.2.0 through 6.2.2, 6.1.0 through 6.1.4 allows an authenticated attacker to execute shell code as `root` via `execute` CLI commands.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-27486?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Fortinet Fortiddos, Fortinet Fortiddos-F.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27486?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-27486 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-2022-27486 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-27486 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiDDoS
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2xmp-f94r-wqm9.