What is the severity of CVE-2023-44251?

CVE-2023-44251 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to system files.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44251?

To fix CVE-2023-44251, upgrade to Fortinet FortiWAN version 5.2.2 or newer, which addresses the path traversal vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-44251?

CVE-2023-44251 affects Fortinet FortiWAN versions 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.2.0, and 5.2.1.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-44251?

CVE-2023-44251 is a path traversal vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to access files outside of the intended directory.

Can CVE-2023-44251 lead to data loss?

Yes, CVE-2023-44251 may allow an authenticated attacker to read and delete arbitrary files on the system, potentially leading to data loss.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-44251

high

8.8

CWE

13/12/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-44251: Path Traversal

First published: Wed Dec 13 2023(Updated: )

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED **A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability [CWE-22] in Fortinet FortiWAN version 5.2.0 through 5.2.1 and version 5.1.1. through 5.1.2 may allow an authenticated attacker to read and delete arbitrary file of the system via crafted HTTP or HTTPs requests.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Fortinet FortiWAN	=5.1.1
Fortinet FortiWAN	=5.1.2
Fortinet FortiWAN	=5.2.0
Fortinet FortiWAN	=5.2.1

Remedy

This product is end of life and no longer supported. Please consider replacing with an equivalent FortiGate appliance as approriate.

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Reference Links

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-265

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-44251?
CVE-2023-44251 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to system files.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44251?
To fix CVE-2023-44251, upgrade to Fortinet FortiWAN version 5.2.2 or newer, which addresses the path traversal vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-44251?
CVE-2023-44251 affects Fortinet FortiWAN versions 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.2.0, and 5.2.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-44251?
CVE-2023-44251 is a path traversal vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to access files outside of the intended directory.
Can CVE-2023-44251 lead to data loss?
Yes, CVE-2023-44251 may allow an authenticated attacker to read and delete arbitrary files on the system, potentially leading to data loss.

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