CVE-2024-36508: Multiple arbitrary file deletion in the CLI

Published Feb 11, 2025
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Updated

An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability [CWE-22] in FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer CLI may allow any authenticated admin user with diagnose privileges to delete any file on the system.

Other sources

An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability [CWE-22] in Fortinet FortiManager version 7.4.0 through 7.4.2 and before 7.2.5 and Fortinet FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.0 through 7.4.2 and before 7.2.5 CLI allows an authenticated admin user with diagnose privileges to delete files on the system.

MITRE

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.4.0<7.4.2, <7.2.5
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.4.0<7.4.2, <7.2.5
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.4.0<=7.4.2
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.2.0<=7.2.5
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.0
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.4
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.4.0<=7.4.2
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.2.0<=7.2.5
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.0
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.4
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.4.0<7.2.6
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.4.0<7.4.3
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.4.0<7.2.6
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.4.0<7.4.3

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.4.3 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.2.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.3 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.2.6 or above

Event History

Feb 11, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:09 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36508?

CVE-2024-36508 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system confidentiality and integrity.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-36508?

To fix CVE-2024-36508, upgrade FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer to versions 7.4.3 or later and 7.2.6 or later.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2024-36508?

CVE-2024-36508 affects Fortinet FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.2 and earlier than 7.2.5.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2024-36508?

An authenticated admin user with appropriate permissions can exploit CVE-2024-36508 due to improper path limitations.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-36508?

CVE-2024-36508 is a path traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to access restricted directories on the affected systems.

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