Fortinet
CVE-2024-55597
MEDIUM
Severity by source
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
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
Lifecycle Timeline
2DescriptionCVE.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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Same weakness CWE-22 – Path Traversal
View allSame technique Path Traversal
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