CVE-2024-56497
MEDIUMCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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2Description
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiMail versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.4 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.7, FortiRecorder versions 7.0.0 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.4 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via the CLI.
Analysis
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiMail versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.4 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.7,. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.7), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Technical Context
This vulnerability is classified as OS Command Injection (CWE-78), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the host. An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiMail versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.4 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.7, FortiRecorder versions 7.0.0 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.4 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via the CLI. Affected products include: Fortinet Fortimail, Fortinet Fortirecorder. Version information: through 7.2.4.
Affected Products
Fortinet Fortimail, Fortinet Fortirecorder.
Remediation
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Avoid passing user input to shell commands. Use language-specific APIs instead of shell execution. Apply strict input validation with allowlists.
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