FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer
CVE-2024-36508: Path traversal in FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer
An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability [CWE-22] in Fortinet FortiManager version 7.4.0 through 7.4.2 and before 7.2.5 and Fortinet FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.0 through 7.4.2 and before 7.2.5 CLI allows an authenticated admin user with diagnose privileges to delete files on the system.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| FortiManager 7.4.0 to 7.4.2 | 7.4.3 or later |
| FortiManager 7.2.0 to 7.2.5 | 7.2.6 or later |
| FortiManager 7.0.0 to 7.0.13 | Upgrade past 7.0.13; see the advisory |
| FortiManager 6.4.0 to 6.4.15 | Upgrade past 6.4.15; see the advisory |
| FortiAnalyzer 7.4.0 to 7.4.2 | 7.4.3 or later |
| FortiAnalyzer 7.2.0 to 7.2.5 | 7.2.6 or later |
| FortiAnalyzer 7.0.0 to 7.0.13 | Upgrade past 7.0.13; see the advisory |
| FortiAnalyzer 6.4.0 to 6.4.15 | Upgrade past 6.4.15; see the advisory |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability [CWE-22] in Fortinet FortiManager version 7.4.0 through 7.4.2 and before 7.2.5 and Fortinet FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.0 through 7.4.2 and before 7.2.5 CLI allows an authenticated admin user with diagnose privileges to delete files on the system.
Sources
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