CVE-2021-41018 (GCVE-0-2021-41018)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-02-02 11:25 – Updated: 2024-10-25 13:35
VLAI?
Summary
A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiWeb version 6.4.1 and below, 6.3.15 and below allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTP requests.
Severity ?
8.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:X/RC:C
CWE
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