How severe is CVE-2017-7341?

CVE-2017-7341 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-7341 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7341?

CVE-2017-7341 affects Fortinet Fortiwlc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7341?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-7341 published?

CVE-2017-7341 was published on 2017-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7341

CVE-2017-7341 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiwlc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiwlc
Published: 2017-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An OS Command Injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWLC 6.1-2 through 6.1-5, 7.0-7 through 7.0-10, 8.0 through 8.2, and 8.3.0 through 8.3.2 file management AP script download webUI page allows an authenticated admin user to execute arbitrary system console commands via crafted HTTP requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7341?: An OS Command Injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWLC 6.1-2 through 6.1-5, 7.0-7 through 7.0-10, 8.0 through 8.2, and 8.3.0 through 8.3.2 file management AP script download webUI page allows an authenticated admin user to execute arbitrary system console commands via crafted HTTP requests.
How severe is CVE-2017-7341?: CVE-2017-7341 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-7341 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7341?: CVE-2017-7341 affects Fortinet Fortiwlc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7341?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-7341 published?: CVE-2017-7341 was published on 2017-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiwlc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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