CVE-2022-30299: Path Traversal
First published: Thu Feb 16 2023(Updated: )
A path traversal vulnerability [CWE-23] in the API of FortiWeb 7.0.0 through 7.0.1, 6.3.0 through 6.3.19, 6.4 all versions, 6.2 all versions, 6.1 all versions, 6.0 all versions may allow an authenticated attacker to retrieve specific parts of files from the underlying file system via specially crafted web requests.
Credit: psirt@fortinet.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiWeb | >=6.0.0<=6.0.8 | |
| Fortinet FortiWeb | >=6.1.0<=6.1.3 | |
| Fortinet FortiWeb | >=6.2.0<=6.2.7 | |
| Fortinet FortiWeb | >=6.3.0<6.3.20 | |
| Fortinet FortiWeb | =6.4.0 | |
| Fortinet FortiWeb | =6.4.1 | |
| Fortinet FortiWeb | =6.4.2 | |
| Fortinet FortiWeb | =7.0.0 | |
| Fortinet FortiWeb | =7.0.1 |
Remedy
Please upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.0.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiWeb version 6.3.20 or above
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-30299?
CVE-2022-30299 is a path traversal vulnerability in the API of FortiWeb.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-30299?
The severity of CVE-2022-30299 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.
Which versions of FortiWeb are affected by CVE-2022-30299?
FortiWeb 7.0.0 through 7.0.1, 6.3.0 through 6.3.19, 6.4 all versions, 6.2 all versions, 6.1 all versions, and 6.0.0 through 6.0.8 are affected by CVE-2022-30299.
How can an attacker exploit the path traversal vulnerability in FortiWeb?
An authenticated attacker can exploit the path traversal vulnerability in FortiWeb by crafting specially designed requests to retrieve specific parts of files from the underlying file system.
Is there a fix for CVE-2022-30299?
Yes, FortiWeb users should update to the latest version provided by Fortinet to mitigate the path traversal vulnerability.
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