Vulnerability identifier: #VU97006

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiClientEMS
Other software / Other software solutions

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 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

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

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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.