CVE-2021-24016

low-risk
Published 2021-09-30

An improper neutralization of formula elements in a csv file in Fortinet FortiManager version 6.4.3 and below, 6.2.7 and below allows attacker to execute arbitrary commands via crafted IPv4 field in policy name, when exported as excel file and opened unsafely on the victim host.

Do I need to act?

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0.14% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 3.7/10 Low
ADJACENT_NETWORK / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Fortinet

References (2)

Vendor Advisory https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-190
Vendor Advisory https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-190
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low-risk
Severity 10/34 · Low
Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal