OS command injection in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer
Priority LOW 32CWE-78Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-78.
Summary
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in FortiManager 7.4.0 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.3 may allow attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via FortiManager cli.
Why it matters now
Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00569 47th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | FortiAnalyzer | 7.4.0; 7.2.0 – 7.2.3; 7.0.0 – 7.0.8; 6.4.0 – 6.4.12; 6.2.0 – 6.2.11 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Fortinet | FortiManager | 7.4.0; 7.2.0 – 7.2.3; 7.0.0 – 7.0.8; 6.4.0 – 6.4.12; 6.2.0 – 6.2.11 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- FortiAnalyzer VendorFortinet Affected 7.4.0; 7.2.0 – 7.2.3; 7.0.0 – 7.0.8; 6.4.0 – 6.4.12; 6.2.0 – 6.2.11 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- FortiManager VendorFortinet Affected 7.4.0; 7.2.0 – 7.2.3; 7.0.0 – 7.0.8; 6.4.0 – 6.4.12; 6.2.0 – 6.2.11 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 4
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortianalyzer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.2.0 – 6.2.11; 6.4.0 – 6.4.12; 7.0.0 – 7.0.8; 7.2.0 – 7.2.3 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortianalyzer:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.4.0 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.2.0 – 6.2.11; 6.4.0 – 6.4.12; 7.0.0 – 7.0.8; 7.2.0 – 7.2.3 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanager:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.4.0 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortianalyzer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.2.0 – 6.2.11; 6.4.0 – 6.4.12; 7.0.0 – 7.0.8; 7.2.0 – 7.2.3 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortianalyzer:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.4.0 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.2.0 – 6.2.11; 6.4.0 – 6.4.12; 7.0.0 – 7.0.8; 7.2.0 – 7.2.3 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanager:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.4.0 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2023-41838
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-jvhq-qf3p-3jrr
References
More Fortinet Fortianalyzer vulnerabilities
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- TI-2023-10911 A buffer underwrite ('buffer underflow') vulnerability in the administrative interface of… CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.3
- TI-2023-23782 Path traversal in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.5
- TI-2021-12260 Use after free in Fortinet FortiManager CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2024-33992 Weak authentication in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2024-15684 A client-side enforcement of server-side security in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer-BigData at… CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
Sources
- CVE-2023-41838 · CVE Program
- CVE-2023-41838 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-jvhq-qf3p-3jrr · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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