CVE-2023-47542

Description

A improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine [CWE-1336] in FortiManager versions 7.4.1 and below, versions 7.2.4 and below, and 7.0.10 and below allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted templates.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.7

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1336 CWE-1336

CWE-94 CWE-94

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortinet	fortimanager	7.0.0 — 7.0.11
fortinet	fortimanager	7.2.0 — 7.2.5
fortinet	fortimanager	7.4.0 — 7.4.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-419 https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-419

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-47542? +

A improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine [CWE-1336] in FortiManager versions 7.4.1 and below, versions 7.2.4 and below, and 7.0.10 and below allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted templates. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-47542? +

CVE-2023-47542 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.7 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47542? +

CVE-2023-47542 affects products from fortinet, specifically: fortimanager. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-47542? +

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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