FortiClientEMS: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
CVE-2024-33508 is a high-severity improper neutralization of special elements used in a command vulnerability in FortiClientEMS from Fortinet, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected FortiClientEMS versions: 7.2.0 through 7.2.4; 7.0.0 through 7.0.12. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 1.29% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 71% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Forticlient Enterprise Management Server to 7.0.13 or 7.2.5, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
- Read the advisory on fortiguard.fortinet.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | FortiClientEMS | 7.2.0 through 7.2.4; 7.0.0 through 7.0.12 | Not stated |
| Fortinet | forticlient_endpoint_management_server | 7.2.0 through 7.2.4; 7.0.0 through 7.0.12 | Not stated |
| Fortinet | Forticlient Enterprise Management Server | 7.0.0 up to, but not including, 7.0.13; 7.2.0 up to, but not including, 7.2.5 | 7.0.13, 7.2.5 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- LowSome restricted data can be read.
- Integrity
- LowLimited modification of data is possible.
- Availability
- LowPerformance or availability is reduced.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.3 | High | CNA (fortinet.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.3 | High | NVD |
Official description
An improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-77] in Fortinet FortiClientEMS 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.12 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute limited and temporary operations on the underlying database via crafted requests.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- If at all possible, use library calls rather than external processes to recreate the desired functionality.
- If possible, ensure that all external commands called from the program are statically created.
- Run time: Run time policy enforcement may be used in an allowlist fashion to prevent use of any non-sanctioned commands.
More Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerabilities (CWE-77)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
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