CVE-2026-22573: Path Traversal

Published Apr 14, 2026
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Updated

An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSOAR PaaS 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiSOAR PaaS 7.5 all versions, FortiSOAR PaaS 7.4 all versions, FortiSOAR PaaS 7.3 all versions, FortiSOAR on-premise 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiSOAR on-premise 7.5 all versions, FortiSOAR on-premise 7.4 all versions, FortiSOAR on-premise 7.3 all versions may allow an authenticated remote attacker to perform path traversal attack via File Content Extraction actions.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Fortinet FortiSOAR PaaS>=7.6.0<=7.6.3, >=7.5<=7.5, >=7.4<=7.4, >=7.3<=7.3
Fortinet FortiSOAR on-premise>=7.6.0<=7.6.3, >=7.5<=7.5, >=7.4<=7.4, >=7.3<=7.3
Fortinet FortiSOAR>=7.3.0<=7.3.3
Fortinet FortiSOAR>=7.4.0<=7.4.5
Fortinet FortiSOAR>=7.5.0<=7.5.3
Fortinet FortiSOAR>=7.6.0<=7.6.3

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to FortiSOAR on-premise version 7.6.4 or above Upgrade to FortiSOAR PaaS version 7.6.4 or above

Event History

Apr 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:38 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-22573?

CVE-2026-22573 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to restricted directories.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-22573?

To fix CVE-2026-22573, update Fortinet FortiSOAR PaaS and on-premise versions to the latest releases that address this vulnerability.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2026-22573?

CVE-2026-22573 affects Fortinet FortiSOAR PaaS versions 7.3 to 7.6.3 and all versions of Fortinet FortiSOAR on-premise.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-22573?

CVE-2026-22573 is a path traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass restrictions on directory access.

5

Can I mitigate CVE-2026-22573 without updating?

Mitigation for CVE-2026-22573 without updating is not recommended as it requires code changes to fully address the vulnerability.

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