CVE-2023-34988 Command injection in FortiWLM

High 8.6 Published 10 Oct 2023 Updated 19 Sep 2024

Attackers can execute unauthorized code via crafted HTTP requests in Fortinet FortiWLM, requiring immediate patching.

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-2023-34988?

CVE-2023-34988 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWLM, published on 10 Oct 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 FortiWLM version 8.6.0 through 8.6.5 and 8.5.0 through 8.5.4 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted HTTP get request parameters.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-34988?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fortinet Fortiwlm.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34988?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-34988 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-2023-34988 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-34988 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c78f-mpgq-r5hg.