#VU103245 Path traversal in FortiRecorder - CVE-2024-46664

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103245

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-46664

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiRecorder
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

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. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiRecorder: 6.4.0 - 7.2.1

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External links
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-310

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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.