CVE-2022-33869 Command injection in FortiWAN

High 8.0 Published 16 Feb 2023 Updated 23 Oct 2024

An authenticated attacker can execute unauthorized OS commands in FortiWAN via crafted arguments in the management interface.

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-2022-33869?

CVE-2022-33869 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWAN, 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 vulnerability [CWE-78] in the management interface of FortiWAN 4.0.0 through 4.5.9 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands via specifically crafted arguments to existing commands.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-33869?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fortinet Fortiwan.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33869?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-33869 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-2022-33869 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-33869 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wvcg-79hq-qf6v.