CVE-2023-36553 Command injection in FortiSIEM

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Attackers can execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted API requests in Fortinet FortiSIEM.

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-2023-36553?

CVE-2023-36553 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSIEM, published on 14 Nov 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 FortiSIEM version 5.4.0 and 5.3.0 through 5.3.3 and 5.2.5 through 5.2.8 and 5.2.1 through 5.2.2 and 5.1.0 through 5.1.3 and 5.0.0 through 5.0.1 and 4.10.0 and 4.9.0 and 4.7.2 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted API requests.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-36553?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fortinet Fortisiem.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36553?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-36553 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-2023-36553 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-36553 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8m44-cmv2-wgmg.

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