CVE-2021-24016

MediumCVSS 6.3/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

An improper neutralization of formula elements in a csv file in Fortinet FortiManager version 6.4.3 and below, 6.2.7 and below allows attacker to execute arbitrary commands via crafted IPv4 field in policy name, when exported as excel file and opened unsafely on the victim host.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 6.3/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-1236

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortinet FortiManager	FortiManager 6.4.3, 6.2.7

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-190Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-190Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 30, 2021
Last modified: Jun 17, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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