OS Command Injection Vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWLM

CVE-2023-36549

What is CVE-2023-36549?

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in Fortinet FortiWLM versions 8.5.0 to 8.5.4 and 8.6.0 to 8.6.5, allowing attackers to successfully execute unauthorized commands. This issue arises due to improper neutralization of special elements used in operating system commands. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting malicious HTTP GET request parameters, which may lead to security breaches and exploitation of affected systems. Organizations using these software versions should prioritize upgrading to mitigate potential threats. Further details can be found in the official advisory.

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