CVE-2022-27489 Command injection in FortiExtender

High 7.0 Published 16 Feb 2023 Updated 23 Oct 2024

Attackers can execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTP requests in Fortinet FortiExtender devices.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-27489?

CVE-2022-27489 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiExtender, published on 16 Feb 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiExtender 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, 5.3.2, 4.2.4 and below allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTP requests.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-27489?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fortinet Fortiextender Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27489?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-27489 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-2022-27489 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-27489 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g389-p63j-mfgq.