Command Injection Vulnerability in Fortinet FortiExtender
CVE-2021-41016

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Fortinet
Status
Fortiextender Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 February 2022

What is CVE-2021-41016?

An improper neutralization of special elements in Fortinet FortiExtender allows authenticated attackers to execute unauthorized privileged shell commands via command-line interface (CLI) commands. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of the product, enabling potential exploitation if safeguards are not implemented. For detailed information on this advisory, refer to Fortinet's public advisory.

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-148
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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