Path traversal in FortiClientEMS

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU97006

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21753

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the FortiClientEMS management interface. A remote privileged user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and retrieve or delete arbitrary files.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiClientEMS: 1.2.0 - 7.2.4

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlientems:7.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlientems:7.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlientems:7.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-362

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.