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CVE-2019-15710: An OS command injection vulnerability in FortiExtender 4.1.0 to 4.1.1, 4.0.0 and below under CLI admin cons...

An OS command injection vulnerability in FortiExtender 4.1.0 to 4.1.1, 4.0.0 and below under CLI admin console may allow unauthorized administrators to run arbitrary system level commands via specially crafted "execute date" commands.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-15710 is a FortiExtender command injection issue. Affected devices could allow administrators using the CLI admin console to cause system-level command execution through specially crafted date-related commands. The supplied sources do not provide a CVSS score, patch version, or evidence of active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate priority where FortiExtender is deployed. The impact could be device-level compromise, but the supplied evidence does not confirm active exploitation or provide severity scoring. Prioritize inventory, vendor guidance review, and management-plane restriction.

Technical view

The CVE describes OS command injection in Fortinet FortiExtender versions 4.1.0 through 4.1.1 and 4.0.0 and below. The vulnerable surface is the CLI admin console, specifically crafted input to the execute date command path. Successful abuse may run arbitrary system-level commands on the device.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running the listed FortiExtender versions, especially where CLI administrative access is broadly reachable or weakly controlled. The bundle does not identify internet exposure requirements or affected configurations beyond product version and CLI admin console access.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, public exploitation, or weaponized exploit evidence. The vulnerability requires access to the CLI admin console according to the CVE description, so risk depends heavily on admin access controls and management-plane exposure.

Researcher notes

Key uncertainty is missing vendor-detail content in the supplied bundle: no CVSS vector, fixed version, or explicit workaround text is included. Analysis should not assume remote unauthenticated exploitation. Focus validation on affected firmware and CLI administrative access boundaries.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory FortiExtender devices and identify affected firmware versions.
  • Check Fortinet advisory FG-IR-19-273 for vendor-approved remediation.
  • Restrict CLI admin console access to trusted management networks only.
  • Remove unnecessary administrator accounts and enforce strong administrative authentication.
  • Monitor FortiExtender administrative activity for unexpected system-level changes.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether any FortiExtender runs versions 4.1.0-4.1.1 or 4.0.0 and below.
  • Verify CLI admin console reachability from user, server, VPN, and internet-facing networks.
  • Review administrative account membership and recent login history.
  • Check device logs for unusual CLI sessions or configuration changes.
  • Document remediation status against Fortinet advisory FG-IR-19-273.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Severity
Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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0Timeline events
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2Source links

CVSS and timeline data

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Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
FortinetFortiExtender4.1.0 to 4.1.1, 4.0.0 and belowListed
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