CVE-2023-33300Network attack vector

Unauthorized file copying via command injection

Published Mar 14, 2025 · Updated Mar 14, 2025

Command injection in Fortinet FortiNAC 7.2.0 through 7.2.1 and 9.4.0 through 9.4.3 allows remote attackers to copy local files. The inter-server communication service passes crafted input fields into an operating-system command without neutralizing command syntax, causing local files to be copied into other local directories. The port accepts the request without authentication; the published impact is limited to unauthorized local file placement, with no disclosed file reading, arbitrary command execution, or service interruption.

CVSS severity5.3
Medium
EPSS probability13.71%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Command injection in Fortinet FortiNAC 7.2.0 through 7.2.1 and 9.4.0 through 9.4.3 allows remote attackers to copy local files. The inter-server communication service passes crafted input fields into an operating-system command without neutralizing command syntax, causing local files to be copied into other local directories. The port accepts the request without authentication; the published impact is limited to unauthorized local file placement, with no disclosed file reading, arbitrary command execution, or service interruption.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-33300
Published
Mar 14, 2025
Updated
Mar 14, 2025
Vendor
Fortinet
Product
FortiNAC
Classifications
CWE-77, T1059
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Mar 14, 2025CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Mar 14, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=7.2.0 <=7.2.1
  2. Affected versionversion=9.4.0 <=9.4.3

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Fortinet · FortiNACversion=7.2.0 <=7.2.1; version=9.4.0 <=9.4.3

Published CVSS scores

5.3FortinetCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
T1059Command and Scripting Interpreter

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