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MEDIUM · 6.7

CVE-2023-36642

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command vulnerability [CWE-78] in the management interface of FortiTester 3.0.0 through 7.2.3 may allow an authenticated attacker to execut...

Vulnerability Description

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command vulnerability [CWE-78] in the management interface of FortiTester 3.0.0 through 7.2.3 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands via specifically crafted arguments to existing commands.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FortinetFortitester>= 3.0.0, <= 7.2.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78CWE-77

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-36642?

CVE-2023-36642 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command vulnerability [CWE-78] in the management interface of FortiTester 3.0.0 through 7.2.3 may allow an authenticated attacker to execut...

How severe is CVE-2023-36642?

CVE-2023-36642 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-36642?

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