CVE-2022-30299: Path Traversal

Published Feb 16, 2023
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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.

Affected Software

9 affected components
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

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.0.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiWeb version 6.3.20 or above

Event History

Feb 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:05 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-30299?

CVE-2022-30299 is a path traversal vulnerability in the API of FortiWeb.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-30299?

The severity of CVE-2022-30299 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.

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.

4

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.

5

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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