Path Traversal in Fortinet Fortiwan
CVE-2023-44251
** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED **A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability [CWE-22] in Fortinet FortiWAN version 5.2.0 through 5.2.1 and version 5.1.1. through 5.1.2 may allow an authenticated attacker to read and delete arbitrary file of the system via crafted HTTP or HTTPs requests.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.008 (54.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:H.
Affected products
- Fortinet Fortiwan — versions 5.1.1, 5.2.1, 5.1.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- psirt@fortinet.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-44251?
- CVE-2023-44251 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiwan, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 8.3/10. Published 2023-12-13.
- How severe is CVE-2023-44251?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-44251 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.