CVE-2018-1352

CRITICALNVD 9.8

9.8

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

CVSS v3: 9.8
EG Score: —
EPSS: 66.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

February 8, 2019

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

References (2)

psirt@fortinethttps://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-18-018
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-18-018

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-134Use of Externally-Controlled Format String

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 6× in last 7d / 6× in last 30d)

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2018-1352?

CVE-2018-1352 is a critical vulnerability published on February 8, 2019. A format string vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 5.6.0 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via the SSH username variable.

When was CVE-2018-1352 disclosed?

CVE-2018-1352 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 8, 2019, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2018-1352 actively exploited?

CVE-2018-1352 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 66.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-1352?

CVE-2018-1352 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2018-1352?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2018-1352, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2018-1352

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