CVE-2023-40716 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Vulnerability Description

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command vulnerability [CWE-78] in the command line interpreter of FortiTester 2.3.0 through 7.2.3 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands via specifically crafted arguments when running execute restore/backup .

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

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortitester	2.3.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-345Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-345Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-40716?

CVE-2023-40716 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 command line interpreter of FortiTester 2.3.0 through 7.2.3 may allow an authenticated attacker to e...

How severe is CVE-2023-40716?

CVE-2023-40716 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-2023-40716?

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