CVE-2023-41682: Path Traversal

Published Oct 13, 2023
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Updated

A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Fortinet FortiSandbox version 4.4.0 and 4.2.0 through 4.2.5 and 4.0.0 through 4.0.3 and 3.2.0 through 3.2.4 and 2.5.0 through 2.5.2 and 2.4.1 and 2.4.0 allows attacker to denial of service via crafted http requests.

Other sources

A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox 4.4.0, FortiSandbox 4.2.1 through 4.2.5, FortiSandbox 4.0.0 through 4.0.3, FortiSandbox 3.2 all versions, FortiSandbox 3.1 all versions, FortiSandbox 3.0 all versions, FortiSandbox 2.5 all versions, FortiSandbox 2.4 all versions allows attacker to denial of service via crafted http requests.

MITRE

Affected Software

6 affected components
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=2.4.0<=2.4.1
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=2.5.0<=2.5.2
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=3.2.0<=3.2.4
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.0.0<=4.0.3
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.2.0<=4.2.5
Fortinet FortiSandbox=4.4.0

Remediation

Information

Fortinet remediated this issue in FortiSandbox Cloud version 24.1 and hence customers do not need to perform any action. Upgrade to FortiSandbox version 4.4.2 or above Upgrade to FortiSandbox version 4.2.6 or above Upgrade to FortiSandbox version 4.0.4 or above

Event History

Oct 13, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:51 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-41682?

CVE-2023-41682 is a vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox that allows an attacker to perform path traversal and cause denial of service through crafted HTTP requests.

2

Which versions of Fortinet FortiSandbox are affected by CVE-2023-41682?

Fortinet FortiSandbox versions 4.4.0, 4.2.0 through 4.2.5, 4.0.0 through 4.0.3, 3.2.0 through 3.2.4, 2.5.0 through 2.5.2, and 2.4.0 through 2.4.1 are affected by CVE-2023-41682.

3

How severe is CVE-2023-41682?

CVE-2023-41682 has a severity score of 7.5 (High).

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-41682?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-41682 by sending crafted HTTP requests that traverse restricted directories, leading to denial of service.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-41682?

Yes, Fortinet has released patches to address the vulnerability. Please refer to the FortiGuard Advisory FG-IR-23-280 for more information.

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