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Fortiddos FApplication · Fortinet

CVE-2024-45325

MEDIUM · 6.7 CVSS v3.1 Published 2025-09-09
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 7.0.3 or later.
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69/100
Remediation priority · Elevated
Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerabilities [CWE-78] in Fortinet FortiDDoS-F version 7.0.0 through 7.02 and before 6.6.3 may allow a privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted CLI requests.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

FortiDDoS-F versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.2 and versions before 6.6.3 contain an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) in the CLI interface. A privileged attacker with authenticated access can execute arbitrary OS commands by sending specially crafted CLI requests, potentially leading to complete system compromise.

MitigationApply Fortinet's vendor patches: upgrade to FortiDDoS-F 7.0.3 or later, 6.6.3 or later, or the latest stable release. If immediate patching is not feasible, restrict CLI access to trusted management networks and monitor for suspicious command patterns.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Fortiddos FApplication
Affected:>= 6.1.0, < 7.0.3

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges
High
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Identify installed FortiDDoS-F version
    Log into the FortiDDO S-F CLI or web UI and navigate to the System > FortiView or Dashboard page to display the firmware version. Alternatively, run 'get system status' in the CLI to retrieve the version number.
    Affected if The displayed version is 7.0.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2, or any version 6.1.0 through 6.6.2, which falls within the vulnerable range of >= 6.1.0 and < 7.0.3.
  2. Confirm CLI interface is accessible
    Verify that the FortiDDoS-F CLI (via console, SSH, or Telnet) is enabled and reachable. Check the system interface configuration to confirm that administrative access for CLI protocols (SSH/Telnet) is permitted on at least one interface.
    Affected if CLI access is enabled and exposed to network segments accessible to untrusted users, increasing the attack surface for this vulnerability.
  3. Review administrative user accounts
    Use the web UI (System > Administrator) or CLI ('get admin user') to list all configured administrative accounts. Identify accounts with privileged (super_admin or prof_admin) access levels.
    Affected if Multiple privileged accounts exist beyond those intentionally created, or accounts with elevated privileges are present without documented authorization, which could indicate compromise.
  4. Audit CLI command logs
    If logging is configured, review CLI audit logs or system logs for any executed commands that appear unusual, suspicious, or were not initiated by authorized administrators. Check for commands containing shell metacharacters or unexpected syntax.
    Affected if Logs contain CLI commands that were not issued by known administrators, or commands containing patterns indicative of injection attempts (such as semicolons, pipes, or backticks in arguments).

You are affected if your FortiDDoS-F version is 6.1.0 through 7.0.2 or any version below 7.0.3, and the CLI interface is accessible to the attacker.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.

dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 7.0.3 or later
Fixed in 7.0.3
Interim mitigation

Apply Fortinet's vendor patches: upgrade to FortiDDoS-F 7.0.3 or later, 6.6.3 or later, or the latest stable release. If immediate patching is not feasible, restrict CLI access to trusted management networks and monitor for suspicious command patterns.

Recommended fix Moderate confidence

FortiDDoS-F version 7.0.3 or later (or 6.6.3 or later for the 6.x branch)

  1. 1. Identify the current FortiDDoS-F version using the CLI command: get system status
  2. 2. Schedule a maintenance window for the upgrade
  3. 3. Back up the current FortiDDoS-F configuration using: execute backup config flash or execute backup config tftp
  4. 4. Download the FortiDDoS-F 7.0.3 or later firmware from Fortinet's support portal (https://support.fortinet.com)
  5. 5. Upload the firmware to FortiDDoS-F via Web UI (System > Firmware) or CLI: execute firmware upgrade
  6. 6. Reboot the device after firmware installation completes
  7. 7. Verify the upgrade was successful and configuration is intact: get system status
  8. 8. Confirm the OS command injection vulnerability is resolved by verifying the firmware version
Caveat Review FortiDDoS release notes for any configuration or behavioral changes between your current version and 7.0.3; test in staging environment before production deployment

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Fortiddos F Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation3.0 h
  • Implementation2.0 h
  • Testing4.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
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