CVE-2023-36548

published 2023-10-10

CVE-2023-36548: A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiWLM version 8.6.0 through 8.6.5 and 8.5.0 through…

Priority P2 70 critical 9.8 CVSS 3.1

AV N AC L PR N UI N S U C H I H A H

A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiWLM version 8.6.0 through 8.6.5 and 8.5.0 through 8.5.4 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted http get request parameters.

Affected

4 ranges

Vendor	Product	Version range	Fixed in
fortinet	fortinet	—	—
fortinet	fortiwlm	—	—
fortinet	fortiwlm	8.5.0 – 8.5.4	—
fortinet	fortiwlm	8.6.0 – 8.6.5	—

Detection & IOCs extracted from sources · hover to see the quote

• → Vulnerability is triggered via crafted HTTP GET request parameters — monitor for anomalous or malformed GET request parameters targeting FortiWLM endpoints ↗
• → OS command injection (CWE-78) in FortiWLM — inspect GET request parameters for shell metacharacters or command injection payloads on FortiWLM management interfaces ↗

• · Affected versions are FortiWLM 8.6.0–8.6.5 and 8.5.0–8.5.4; ensure detection and patching scope covers both branches ↗
• · This CVE is part of a cluster of related FortiWLM vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-34993, CVE-2023-36547, CVE-2023-36548, CVE-2023-36549, CVE-2023-36550) — treat as a broader attack surface requiring holistic remediation ↗

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CWE-78