CVE-2024-36512: Arbitrary file write on GUI

Published Jan 14, 2025
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Updated

A relative path traversal vulnerability [CWE-23] in FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer may allow a privileged attacker with super-admin profile and CLI access to write files on the underlying system via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.

Other sources

An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Fortinet FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer 7.4.0 through 7.4.3 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.5 and 7.0.2 through 7.0.12 and 6.2.10 through 6.2.13 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.

MITRE

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.2.10<7.0.13
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.2.0<7.2.6
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.4.0<7.4.4
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.2.10<7.0.13
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.2.0<7.2.6
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.4.0<7.4.4
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.4.0<=7.4.3
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.2.0<=7.2.5
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.0.2<=7.0.12
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.2.10<=6.2.13
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.4.0<=7.4.3
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.2.0<=7.2.5
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.0.2<=7.0.12
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.2.10<=6.2.13

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.6.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.4.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.2.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.0.13 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.6.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.2.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.0.13 or above

Event History

Jan 14, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:08 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36512?

CVE-2024-36512 has a severity rating that allows a privileged attacker to exploit a relative path traversal vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-36512?

To fix CVE-2024-36512, upgrade FortiManager or FortiAnalyzer to version 7.4.4 or later, 7.2.6 or later, or 7.0.13 or later.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-36512?

CVE-2024-36512 affects FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer versions 6.2.10 up to 7.4.3.

4

Who is at risk for CVE-2024-36512?

Privileged attackers with super-admin profiles and CLI access are at risk of exploiting CVE-2024-36512.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-36512?

CVE-2024-36512 is classified as a relative path traversal vulnerability.

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