FortiWeb 7.x cmdExec via Invalid Syntax in HTTP
CVE-2023-42784 Published on March 11, 2025
An improper handling of syntactically invalid structure in Fortinet FortiWeb at least verions 7.4.0 through 7.4.6 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.10 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.10 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via HTTP/S crafted requests.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-42784 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be low. considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Improper Handling of Syntactically Invalid Structure
The product does not handle or incorrectly handles input that is not syntactically well-formed with respect to the associated specification.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-42784
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Affected Versions
Fortinet FortiWeb:- Version 7.4.0, <= 7.4.7 is affected.
- Version 7.2.0, <= 7.2.10 is affected.
- Version 7.0.0, <= 7.0.10 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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