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Fortinet CVE-2024-55597

MEDIUM
Path Traversal (CWE-22)
2025-03-11 psirt@fortinet.com
5.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
5.5 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 19:52 vuln.today
CVE Published
Mar 11, 2025 - 15:15 nvd
MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionCVE.org

A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Fortinet FortiWeb versions 7.0.0 through 7.6.0 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests.

AnalysisAI

A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Fortinet FortiWeb versions 7.0.0 through 7.6.0 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests. [CVSS 5.5 MEDIUM]

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-22 (Path Traversal). Affects in Fortinet FortiWeb versions 7.0.0. A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Fortinet FortiWeb versions 7.0.0 through 7.6.0 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests.

Affected ProductsAI

Product: in Fortinet FortiWeb versions 7.0.0. Versions: up to 7.6.0.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Validate and sanitize file path inputs. Use allowlists. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

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