CVE-2023-27993: Path Traversal
First published: Wed May 03 2023(Updated: )
A relative path traversal [CWE-23] in Fortinet FortiADC version 7.2.0 and before 7.1.1 allows a privileged attacker to delete arbitrary directories from the underlying file system via crafted CLI commands.
Credit: psirt@fortinet.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiADC | >=5.2.0<=7.0.5 | |
| Fortinet FortiADC | >=7.1.0<7.1.2 | |
| Fortinet FortiADC | =7.2.0 |
Remedy
Please upgrade to FortiADC version 7.2.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiADC version 7.1.2 or above
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2023-27993.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-27993?
The severity of CVE-2023-27993 is high (7.1).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-27993?
Fortinet FortiADC versions 7.2.0 and before 7.1.1 are affected by CVE-2023-27993.
What is the CWE ID for this vulnerability?
The CWE ID for this vulnerability is CWE-23.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-27993?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-27993 by using crafted CLI commands to perform a relative path traversal and delete arbitrary directories from the underlying file system.
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