CVE-2023-42788

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.0, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, version 7.0.0 through 7.0.8, version 6.4.0 through 6.4.12 and version 6.2.0 through 6.2.11 may allow a local attacker with low privileges to execute unauthorized code via specifically crafted arguments to a CLI command

Score

CVSS 3.1 7.8 High

Status

Modified - psirt@fortinet.com

Published

2023-10-10

Last modified

2025-12-16

Weaknesses

CWE-78

Affected products

• Fortianalyzer (Fortinet)
• Fortimanager (Fortinet)

References

• https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-167
• https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-qpv8-g6qv-rf8p