CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2023-47534

Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File

Published: Mar 12, 2024 | Modified: Nov 21, 2024
CVSS 3.x
8.8
HIGH
Source:
NVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 2.x
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu
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A improper neutralization of formula elements in a csv file in Fortinet FortiClientEMS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.2, 7.0.0 through 7.0.10, 6.4.0 through 6.4.9, 6.2.0 through 6.2.9, 6.0.0 through 6.0.8 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets.

Weakness

The product saves user-provided information into a Comma-Separated Value (CSV) file, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as a command when the file is opened by a spreadsheet product.

Affected Software

NameVendorStart VersionEnd Version
Forticlient_endpoint_management_serverFortinet6.0.0 (including)6.0.8 (including)
Forticlient_endpoint_management_serverFortinet6.2.0 (including)6.2.9 (including)
Forticlient_endpoint_management_serverFortinet6.4.0 (including)6.4.9 (including)
Forticlient_endpoint_management_serverFortinet7.0.0 (including)7.0.10 (including)
Forticlient_endpoint_management_serverFortinet7.2.0 (including)7.2.2 (including)

Potential Mitigations

References