FortiSandbox
CVE-2024-52961: Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS Command in FortiSandbox
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS Command vulnerability [CWE-78] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox 5.0.0, FortiSandbox 4.4.0 through 4.4.6, FortiSandbox 4.2.1 through 4.2.7, FortiSandbox 4.0.0 through 4.0.5, FortiSandbox 3.2 all versions, FortiSandbox 3.1 all versions, FortiSandbox 3.0 all versions allows an authenticated attacker with at least read-only permission to execute unauthorized commands via crafted requests.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| FortiSandbox 5.0 | 5.0.1 or later |
| FortiSandbox 4.4.0 to 4.4.6 | 4.4.7 or later |
| FortiSandbox 4.2.1 to 4.2.7 | 4.2.8 or later |
| FortiSandbox 4.0.0 to 4.0.5 | 4.0.6 or later |
| FortiSandbox 3.2.0 to 3.2.4 | Upgrade past 3.2.4; see the advisory |
| FortiSandbox 3.1.0 to 3.1.5 | Upgrade past 3.1.5; see the advisory |
| FortiSandbox 3.0.0 to 3.0.7 | Upgrade past 3.0.7; see the advisory |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS Command vulnerability [CWE-78] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox 5.0.0, FortiSandbox 4.4.0 through 4.4.6, FortiSandbox 4.2.1 through 4.2.7, FortiSandbox 4.0.0 through 4.0.5, FortiSandbox 3.2 all versions, FortiSandbox 3.1 all versions, FortiSandbox 3.0 all versions allows an authenticated attacker with at least read-only permission to execute unauthorized commands via crafted requests.
Sources
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