FortiWAN 4.0.0-4.5.9 Command Injection via OS Command Execution
CVE-2022-33869 Published on February 16, 2023
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command vulnerability [CWE-78] in the management interface of FortiWAN 4.0.0 through 4.5.9 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands via specifically crafted arguments to existing commands.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-33869 can be exploited with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a Shell injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
CVE-2022-33869 has been classified to as a Shell injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-33869
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Affected Versions
Fortinet FortiWAN:- Version 4.5.0, <= 4.5.9 is affected.
- Version 4.4.0, <= 4.4.1 is affected.
- Version 4.3.0, <= 4.3.1 is affected.
- Version 4.2.5, <= 4.2.7 is affected.
- Version 4.2.1, <= 4.2.2 is affected.
- Version 4.1.1, <= 4.1.3 is affected.
- Version 4.0.0, <= 4.0.6 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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