CVE-2023-25606: Path traversal in history downloadzip

Published Jul 11, 2023
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Updated

An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability [CWE-23] in FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager management interface 7.2.0 through 7.2.1, 7.0.0 through 7.0.5, 6.4  all versions may allow a remote and authenticated attacker to retrieve arbitrary files from the underlying filesystem via specially crafted web requests.

Other sources

An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability [CWE-23] in FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager management interface may allow a remote and authenticated attacker to retrieve arbitrary files from the underlying filesystem via specially crafted web requests.

FortiGuard

Affected Software

6 affected components
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.4.0<6.4.12
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.0.0<=7.0.5
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.2.0<7.2.2
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.4.0<6.4.12
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.0.0<=7.0.5
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.2.0<7.2.2

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.2.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.0.7 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 6.4.12 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.2.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.0.7 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 6.4.12 or above

Event History

Jul 11, 2023
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:52 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
05:15 PM
Description
Oct 25, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

CVE-2023-25606

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (Path Traversal) vulnerability

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-25606?

The severity of CVE-2023-25606 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-25606?

FortiAnalyzer versions 6.4.0 to 6.4.12, 7.0.0 to 7.0.5, and 7.2.0 to 7.2.2, as well as FortiManager versions 6.4.0 to 6.4.12, 7.0.0 to 7.0.5, and 7.2.0 to 7.2.2 are affected by CVE-2023-25606.

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-25606?

A remote and authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2023-25606 to retrieve arbitrary files from the vulnerable system.

6

Is there a reference for more information about CVE-2023-25606?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2023-25606 at the following link: [FortiGuard Advisory FG-IR-22-471](https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-471).

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