CVE-2024-55597: Directory Traversal Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability

Published Mar 11, 2025
·
Updated

A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Fortinet FortiWeb versions 7.0.0 through 7.6.0 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests.

Other sources

An Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability [CWE-22] in FortiWeb API endpoint may allow an authenticated attacker with admin privileges to access and modify the filesystem.

FortiGuard

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.0.0<=7.6.0
Fortinet FortiWeb=.
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.4.0<=7.4.5
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.2
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.0
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.0.0<7.4.6
Fortinet FortiWeb=7.6.0

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.6.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.4.6 or above

Event History

Mar 11, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:54 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 21, 57532
Event
via NVD·12:56 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-55597?

CVE-2024-55597 is rated as a critical severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-55597?

To mitigate CVE-2024-55597, update Fortinet FortiWeb to a version higher than 7.6.0.

3

What does CVE-2024-55597 affect?

CVE-2024-55597 affects Fortinet FortiWeb versions 7.0.0 through 7.6.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-55597?

CVE-2024-55597 is a path traversal vulnerability allowing unauthorized code execution.

5

Can CVE-2024-55597 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-55597 can be exploited remotely via crafted requests.

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