Name: CVE-2022-30303: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2023-02-16T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2022-30303, CWE-78, CVSS 8.8, EPSS 0.01349

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('OS Command Injection') [CWE-78] in FortiWeb 7.0.0 through 7.0.1, 6.3.0 through 6.3.19, 6.4 all versions may allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary shell code as `root` user via crafted HTTP requests.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 8.8
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Fortinet Fortiweb	—	Upgrade FortiWeb to 7.0.2Upgrade FortiWeb to 6.3.20Upgrade to the latest version of FortiWeb	Jul 2, 2026	Feb 16, 2023

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CVSS Details

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