Fortinet FortiMail os command injection via CLI (v7.2.0-7.2.4, v7.0.0-7.0.6, 6.4.0-6.4.7)
CVE-2024-56497 Published on January 14, 2025
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiMail versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.4 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.7, FortiRecorder versions 7.0.0 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.4 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via the CLI.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-56497 can be exploited with local system access, and requires 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-2024-56497 has been classified to as a Shell injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-56497
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Affected Versions
Fortinet FortiMail:- Version 7.2.0, <= 7.2.4 is affected.
- Version 7.0.0, <= 7.0.6 is affected.
- Version 6.4.0, <= 6.4.7 is affected.
- Version 7.0.0 is affected.
- Version 6.4.0, <= 6.4.4 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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