CVE-2024-55597

A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Fortinet FortiWeb versions 7.0.0 through 7.6.0 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests.

CVSS v3 5.5 MEDIUM

5.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.2 / Impact : 4.2

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-439	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiweb::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiweb:7.6.0:::::::*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2025-03-11 15:15

Updated : 2025-07-24 18:47

NVD link : CVE-2024-55597

Mitre link : CVE-2024-55597

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-55597

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Products Affected

fortinet

fortiweb

CWE

CWE-22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

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