CVE-2023-34990

CRITICAL
Published Dec 18, 2024 Modified Jun 5, 2025 CWE-23 CWE-94

Description

A relative path traversal in Fortinet FortiWLM version 8.6.0 through 8.6.5 and 8.5.0 through 8.5.4 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted web requests.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-23 CWE-23
CWE-94 CWE-94

Affected Products

Vendor Product
fortinet fortiwlm
fortinet fortiwlm

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-34990? +
A relative path traversal in Fortinet FortiWLM version 8.6.0 through 8.6.5 and 8.5.0 through 8.5.4 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted web requests. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2023-34990? +
CVE-2023-34990 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-34990? +
CVE-2023-34990 affects products from fortinet, specifically: fortiwlm. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-34990? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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