CVE-2023-29181: fortios — Fix

Description

A use of externally-controlled format string in Fortinet FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.11, 6.4.0 through 6.4.12, 6.2.0 through 6.2.14, 6.0.0 through 6.0.16, FortiProxy 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.10, 2.0.0 through 2.0.12, 1.2.0 through 1.2.13, 1.1.0 through 1.1.6, 1.0.0 through 1.0.7, FortiPAM 1.0.0 through 1.0.3 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted command.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-134 CWE-134

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortinet	fortiproxy	1.0.0 — 2.0.13
fortinet	fortiproxy	7.0.0 — 7.0.11
fortinet	fortiproxy	7.2.0 — 7.2.5
fortinet	fortios	6.0.0 — 6.2.15
fortinet	fortios	6.4.0 — 6.4.13
fortinet	fortios	7.0.0 — 7.0.12
fortinet	fortios	7.2.0 — 7.2.5
fortinet	fortipam	1.0.0 — 1.1.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-119 https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-119

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29181? +

A use of externally-controlled format string in Fortinet FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.11, 6.4.0 through 6.4.12, 6.2.0 through 6.2.14, 6.0.0 through 6.0.16, FortiProxy 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.10, 2.0.0 through 2.0.12, 1.2.0 through 1.2.13, 1.1.0 through 1.1.6, 1.0.0 through 1.0.7, FortiPAM 1.0.0 through 1.0.3 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted command. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-29181? +

CVE-2023-29181 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29181? +

CVE-2023-29181 affects products from fortinet, specifically: fortios, fortipam, fortiproxy. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-29181? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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