CVE-2018-1352

CVE-2018-1352 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortios with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-134.

Key facts

Description

A format string vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 5.6.0 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via the SSH username variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1352?
A format string vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 5.6.0 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via the SSH username variable.
How severe is CVE-2018-1352?
CVE-2018-1352 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-1352 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1352?
CVE-2018-1352 affects Fortinet Fortios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1352?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-1352 published?
CVE-2018-1352 was published on 2019-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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