SB2019052703 - Path traversal in FortiOS SSL VPN web portal



SB2019052703 - Path traversal in FortiOS SSL VPN web portal

Published: May 27, 2019 Updated: November 29, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2019052703
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-13379)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and download arbitrary file from FortiOS SSL VPN web portal.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.