CVE-2022-30303 Command injection in FortiWeb
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary shell code as root via crafted HTTP requests in FortiWeb, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-30303?
CVE-2022-30303 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiweb, published on 16 Feb 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('OS Command Injection') [CWE-78] in FortiWeb 7.0.0 through 7.0.1, 6.3.0 through 6.3.19, 6.4 all versions may allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary shell code as `root` user via crafted HTTP requests.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-30303?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fortinet Fortiweb.
How do I fix CVE-2022-30303?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-30303 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-2022-30303 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-30303 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Fortinet Fortiweb
Sources
Also known as GHSA-52ch-ghxv-66qc.