CVE-2024-31487: Arbitrary file read on endpoint

Published Apr 9, 2024

Updated

A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox 4.4.0 through 4.4.4, FortiSandbox 4.2.1 through 4.2.6, FortiSandbox 4.0 all versions, 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 information disclosure via crafted http requests.

Other sources

An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability |CWE-22] in FortiSandbox may allow an authenticated attacker with at least read-only permission to read arbitrary files via crafted http requests.

— FortiGuard

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available

Fortinet FortiSandbox>=2.4.0<4.2.7

Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.4.0<4.4.5

Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.4.0<=4.4.4

Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.2.0<=4.2.6

Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.0

Fortinet FortiSandbox>=3.2

Fortinet FortiSandbox>=3.1

Fortinet FortiSandbox>=3.0

Fortinet FortiSandbox>=2.5

Fortinet FortiSandbox>=2.4

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 4.4.5 or above Upgrade to FortiSandbox version 4.2.7 or above

Event History

Apr 9, 2024

Advisory Published

via FortiGuard·12:00 AM

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:24 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:24 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·03:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-31487?

CVE-2024-31487 is classified with a high severity due to its path traversal vulnerability allowing unauthorized access to restricted directories.

How do I fix CVE-2024-31487?

To mitigate CVE-2024-31487, upgrade Fortinet FortiSandbox to version 4.4.5 or higher, 4.2.7 or higher, or ensure you are using a version not affected by the vulnerability.

What affected versions are there for CVE-2024-31487?

CVE-2024-31487 affects multiple Fortinet FortiSandbox versions including 4.4.0 through 4.4.4 and several earlier major versions as listed in the vulnerability release.

Can CVE-2024-31487 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2024-31487 could potentially lead to data breaches by allowing attackers to access unauthorized files on the system.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-31487?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2024-31487; the recommended action is to upgrade to secure versions immediately.