FG-IR-21-181: Path traversal vulnerability

Published Dec 7, 2021
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Updated

A relative path traversal [CWE-23] vulnerabiltiy in FortiOS and FortiProxy may allow an unauthenticated, unauthorized attacker to inject path traversal character sequences to disclose sensitive information of the server via the GET request of the login page.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Fortinet FortiOS
Fortinet FortiProxy

Event History

Dec 7, 2021
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 25, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of FG-IR-21-181?

The vulnerability FG-IR-21-181 has been classified with a high severity due to its ability to allow unauthorized access to sensitive information.

2

How do I fix FG-IR-21-181?

To address FG-IR-21-181, users should update their FortiOS or FortiProxy to the latest patched version provided by Fortinet.

3

What impact does FG-IR-21-181 have on my system?

FG-IR-21-181 could potentially expose sensitive server information to an unauthorized attacker if exploited.

4

Can FG-IR-21-181 be exploited remotely?

Yes, FG-IR-21-181 can be exploited remotely, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to launch an attack via the login page.

5

What applications are affected by FG-IR-21-181?

FG-IR-21-181 affects Fortinet's FortiOS and FortiProxy products.

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