CVE-2024-36508

Description

An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability [CWE-22] in Fortinet FortiManager version 7.4.0 through 7.4.2 and before 7.2.5 and Fortinet FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.0 through 7.4.2 and before 7.2.5 CLI allows an authenticated admin user with diagnose privileges to delete files on the system.

CVSS v3.1 Score

6.0

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortinet	fortimanager	6.4.0 — 7.2.6
fortinet	fortimanager	7.4.0 — 7.4.3
fortinet	fortianalyzer	6.4.0 — 7.2.6
fortinet	fortianalyzer	7.4.0 — 7.4.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-147

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36508? +

An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability [CWE-22] in Fortinet FortiManager version 7.4.0 through 7.4.2 and before 7.2.5 and Fortinet FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.0 through 7.4.2 and before 7.2.5 CLI allows an authenticated admin user with diagnose privileges to delete files on the system. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-36508? +

CVE-2024-36508 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.0 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36508? +

CVE-2024-36508 affects products from fortinet, specifically: fortianalyzer, fortimanager. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-36508? +

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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