CVE-2023-23777 Command injection in FortiWeb
Privileged attackers can execute arbitrary bash commands via crafted CLI backup parameters in FortiWeb, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.
- 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-2023-23777?
CVE-2023-23777 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiweb, published on 11 Jul 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in FortiWeb version 7.0.1 and below, 6.4 all versions, version 6.3.18 and below may allow a privileged attacker to execute arbitrary bash commands via crafted cli backup parameters.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-23777?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fortinet Fortiweb.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23777?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-23777 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-2023-23777 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-23777 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Fortinet Fortiweb
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fc54-jgr7-hvmx.