FG-IR-23-123: Arbitrary file listing and deletion through the CLI

Published Sep 13, 2023
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Updated

An incomplete filtering of one or more instances of special elements vulnerability [CWE-792] in the command line interpreter of FortiAP-U may allow an authenticated attacker to list and delete arbitrary files and directory via specially crafted command arguments.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiAP-U=.
Fortinet FortiAP-U>=6.2.0<=6.2.5
Fortinet FortiAP-U>=6.0
Fortinet FortiAP-U>=5.4

Event History

Sep 13, 2023
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of FG-IR-23-123?

The severity of FG-IR-23-123 is classified as critical due to the potential for arbitrary file listing and deletion by authenticated attackers.

2

How do I fix FG-IR-23-123?

To remediate FG-IR-23-123, upgrade FortiAP-U to version 7.0.1 or later or to version 6.2.6 or later if currently on 6.2.x.

3

Which versions of FortiAP-U are affected by FG-IR-23-123?

Affected versions include FortiAP-U versions prior to 7.0.1 and those from 6.2.0 to 6.2.5, as well as versions 5.4 and older.

4

Can an unauthenticated user exploit FG-IR-23-123?

No, the exploitation of FG-IR-23-123 requires authentication as an attacker.

5

What type of vulnerability is FG-IR-23-123?

FG-IR-23-123 is an incomplete filtering of special elements vulnerability, which can lead to unauthorized file access and manipulation.

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