CVE-2018-13379: [FortiProxy] file leaking through SSL VPN language resource request

Published Jun 4, 2019
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Updated

A path traversal vulnerability in the FortiProxy SSL VPN web portal may allow a non-authenticated, remote attacker to download FortiProxy system files through specially crafted HTTP resource requests.

Other sources

An Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ("Path Traversal") in Fortinet FortiOS 6.0.0 to 6.0.4, 5.6.3 to 5.6.7 and 5.4.6 to 5.4.12 and FortiProxy 2.0.0, 1.2.0 to 1.2.8, 1.1.0 to 1.1.6, 1.0.0 to 1.0.7 under SSL VPN web portal allows an unauthenticated attacker to download system files via special crafted HTTP resource requests.

Fortinet FortiOS SSL VPN web portal contains a path traversal vulnerability that may allow an unauthenticated attacker to download FortiOS system files through specially crafted HTTP resource requests.

CISA

Affected Software

8 affected components
Fortinet FortiOS
Fortinet FortiOS>=5.6.3<=5.6.7
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.0.0<=6.0.4
Fortinet FortiProxy<1.2.9
Fortinet FortiProxy=2.0.0
Fortinet FortiOS>=5.4.6<5.4.13
Fortinet FortiOS>=5.6.3<5.6.8
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.0.0<6.0.5

Event History

Jun 4, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 1, 2021
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Jan 16, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·02:57 AM
Jan 17, 2025
News Published
via Dark Reading·07:44 PM
News Published
via Dark Reading·08:11 PM
Jan 20, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·02:58 AM
Feb 19, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·08:55 PM
Jun 4, 2025
News Published
via The Register·11:40 PM
News Published
via The Register·11:45 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-13379?

CVE-2018-13379 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to access sensitive system files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-13379?

To fix CVE-2018-13379, update FortiOS or FortiProxy to the latest version provided by Fortinet.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-13379?

CVE-2018-13379 affects FortiOS versions from 5.4.6 to 5.6.8 and FortiProxy versions prior to 1.2.9.

4

Can CVE-2018-13379 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-13379 can be exploited remotely by non-authenticated attackers.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-13379?

CVE-2018-13379 is classified as a path traversal vulnerability.

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