CVE-2024-48885: Path traversal in csfd daemon

Published Jan 14, 2025
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Updated

A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiRecorder 7.2.0 through 7.2.1, FortiRecorder 7.0.0 through 7.0.4, FortiVoice 7.0.0 through 7.0.4, FortiVoice 6.4.0 through 6.4.9, FortiVoice 6.0 all versions, FortiWeb 7.6.0, FortiWeb 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, FortiWeb 7.2 all versions, FortiWeb 7.0 all versions, FortiWeb 6.4 all versions allows attacker to escalate privilege via specially crafted packets.

Other sources

An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory vulnerability ('path traversal') [CWE-22] in FortiManager, FortiOS, FortiProxy, FortiRecorder, FortiVoice and FortiWeb may allow a remote authenticated attacker with access to the security fabric interface and port to write arbitrary files and a remote unauthenticated attacker with the same network access to delete an arbitrary folder.

— FortiGuard

Affected Software

31 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.6.0<=7.6.1
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.4.1<=7.4.3
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.4.1<=7.4.3
Fortinet FortiOS=.
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<=7.4.4
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<=7.2.9
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0.0<=7.0.15
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4.0<=6.4.15
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.4.0<=7.4.5
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.2.0<=7.2.11
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.0.0<=7.0.18
Fortinet FortiProxy>=2.0
Fortinet FortiProxy>=1.2
Fortinet FortiProxy>=1.1
Fortinet FortiProxy>=1.0
Fortinet FortiRecorder>=7.2.0<=7.2.1
Fortinet FortiRecorder>=7.0.0<=7.0.4
Fortinet FortiVoice>=7.0.0<=7.0.4
Fortinet FortiVoice>=6.4.0<=6.4.9
Fortinet FortiVoice>=6.0
Fortinet FortiWeb=.
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.4.0<=7.4.4
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.2
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.0
Fortinet FortiWeb>=6.4
Fortinet FortiRecorder>=7.0.0<7.0.5
Fortinet FortiRecorder>=7.2.0<7.2.2
Fortinet FortiVoice>=6.0.0<=6.4.10
Fortinet FortiVoice>=7.0.0<=7.0.5
Fortinet FortiWeb>=6.4.0<7.4.5
Fortinet FortiWeb=7.6.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiSASE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 24.3.c
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiManager Cloud to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.4
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiManager to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.4
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiManager to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6.2
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.4.16
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.16
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.2.10
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.5
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6.1
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiProxy to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.19
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiProxy to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.2.12
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiProxy to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.6
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiRecorder to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.5
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiRecorder to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.2.2
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiVoice to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.4.10
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiVoice to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.5
  17. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiVoice to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.2.0
  18. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiWeb to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.5
  19. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiWeb to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6.1
  20. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiAuthenticator to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.0

Event History

Jan 14, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Jan 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:01 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:01 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-48885?

CVE-2024-48885 has a high severity due to its potential for path traversal vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-48885?

To fix CVE-2024-48885, upgrade affected Fortinet products to the recommended versions listed in the advisory.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-48885?

CVE-2024-48885 affects multiple Fortinet products including FortiManager, FortiOS, FortiProxy, and FortiWeb.

4

What versions are vulnerable to CVE-2024-48885?

Versions ranging from FortiRecorder 7.2.0 to 7.2.1 and several versions of FortiWeb and FortiOS are vulnerable to CVE-2024-48885.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-48885?

There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2024-48885, hence updating to the latest versions is recommended.

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