CVE-2023-42791: Path traversal via unrestricted file upload

Published Oct 10, 2023
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Updated

A relative path traversal [CWE-23] vulnerability in FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer may allow a remote attacker with low privileges to execute unauthorized code via crafted HTTP requests.

Other sources

A relative path traversal in Fortinet FortiManager version 7.4.0 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.3 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.8 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.12 and 6.2.0 through 6.2.11 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTP requests.

MITRE

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.2.0<6.2.12
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.4.0<6.4.13
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.0.0<7.0.9
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.2.0<7.2.4
Fortinet FortiManager=7.4.0
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer-BigData>=7.2.0<=7.2.5
Fortinet FortiManager=.
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.2.0<=7.2.3
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.0.0<=7.0.8
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.4.0<=6.4.12
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.2.0<=6.2.11

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer-BigData version 7.2.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer-BigData version 7.0.7 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer-BigData version 6.4.8 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer-BigData version 6.2.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.2.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.0.9 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 6.4.13 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 6.2.12 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.2.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.0.9 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 6.4.13 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 6.2.12 or above

Event History

Oct 10, 2023
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Feb 20, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:19 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 15, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·09:26 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42791?

CVE-2023-42791 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized code execution by low-privileged attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-42791?

To fix CVE-2023-42791, upgrade FortiManager to version 7.4.1 or later, or to the appropriate remedial version for earlier versions based on your installation.

3

Which versions of FortiManager are affected by CVE-2023-42791?

CVE-2023-42791 affects FortiManager versions 7.4.0, 7.2.0 to 7.2.3, and 7.0.0 to 7.0.8, as well as versions 6.4.0 to 6.4.12 and 6.2.0 to 6.2.11.

4

Can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2023-42791?

Yes, a remote attacker with low privileges could exploit CVE-2023-42791 by sending crafted HTTP requests that leverage the relative path traversal vulnerability.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-42791 classified as?

CVE-2023-42791 is classified as a relative path traversal vulnerability, which is categorized under CWE-23.

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