CVE-2023-34993 Command injection in FortiWLM

Critical 9.6 Published 10 Oct 2023 Updated 19 Sep 2024

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

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-34993?

CVE-2023-34993 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWLM, published on 10 Oct 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, 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-2023-34993?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fortinet Fortiwlm.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34993?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-34993 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-2023-34993 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-34993 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hp4r-wh6m-675v.