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HIGH · 7.2

CVE-2021-24009

Multiple improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command vulnerabilities (CWE-78) in the Web GUI of FortiWAN before 4.5.9 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary com...

Vulnerability Description

Multiple improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command vulnerabilities (CWE-78) in the Web GUI of FortiWAN before 4.5.9 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying system's shell via specifically crafted HTTP requests.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FortinetFortiwan<= 4.5.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-24009?

CVE-2021-24009 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Multiple improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command vulnerabilities (CWE-78) in the Web GUI of FortiWAN before 4.5.9 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary com...

How severe is CVE-2021-24009?

CVE-2021-24009 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-24009?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fortinet Fortiwan.