CVE-2022-39947 Command injection in FortiADC

High 8.6 Published Updated

An attacker can execute unauthorized code or commands on FortiADC devices via crafted HTTP requests due to improper neutralization of special elements.

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-2022-39947?

CVE-2022-39947 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiADC, published on 3 Jan 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the 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 7.0.2, FortiADC version 6.2.0 through 6.2.3, FortiADC version version 6.1.0 through 6.1.6, FortiADC version 6.0.0 through 6.0.4, FortiADC version 5.4.0 through 5.4.5 may allow an attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted HTTP requests.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-39947?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fortinet Fortiadc.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39947?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-39947 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-2022-39947 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-39947 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-83pc-v7mg-rhvg.

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