Fortinet FortiManager up to 7.0.10/7.2.4/7.4.1 Template special elements used in a template engine

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Fortinet FortiManager up to 7.0.10/7.2.4/7.4.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Template Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-47542. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Fortinet FortiManager up to 7.0.10/7.2.4/7.4.1. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Template Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1336. The product uses a template engine to insert or process externally-influenced input, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements or syntax that can be interpreted as template expressions or other code directives when processed by the engine. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is available at fortiguard.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-47542 since 11/06/2023. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Additional levels of successful authentication are required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1221 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

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Class: Improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine
CWE: CWE-1336 / CWE-791 / CWE-790
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

11/06/2023 🔍
04/09/2024 +154 days 🔍
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01/17/2025 +283 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: fortinet.com

Advisory: FG-IR-23-419
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-47542 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-47542
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-259882

Entryinfo

Created: 04/09/2024 17:33
Updated: 01/17/2025 18:55
Changes: 04/09/2024 17:33 (63), 01/17/2025 18:55 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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