7.3
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

FG-IR-21-181: Path traversal vulnerability

First published: Tue Dec 07 2021(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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
FortiOS
Fortinet FortiProxy SSL VPN webmode

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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

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