Path traversal in Fortinet FortiWeb 7.0-7.6.0 allowing remote code execution
CVE-2024-55597 Published on March 11, 2025
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-55597 can be exploited with network access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
CVE-2024-55597 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-55597
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Affected Versions
Fortinet FortiWeb:- Version 7.6.0 is affected.
- Version 7.4.0, <= 7.4.5 is affected.
- Version 7.2.0, <= 7.2.10 is affected.
- Version 7.0.0, <= 7.0.10 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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