Path Traversal Vulnerability in Fortinet FortiPortal Software
CVE-2021-36168

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Fortinet
Status
Fortinet Fortiportal
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 August 2021

What is CVE-2021-36168?

A path traversal vulnerability exists in Fortinet FortiPortal where improper limitation of pathname exposure allows an authenticated attacker to manipulate directory paths. By crafting specific GET requests with malicious parameters, the attacker could potentially disclose sensitive information that resides within directories that should remain inaccessible. This flaw affects versions of FortiPortal prior to 6.0.5, 5.3.6, and versions before 6.2.5, creating a risk for organizations utilizing Fortinet's solutions.

Affected Version(s)

Fortinet FortiPortal FortiPortal 6.0.4, 6.0.3, 6.0.2, 6.0.1, 6.0.0, 5.3.5, 5.3.4, 5.3.3, 5.3.2, 5.3.1, 5.3.0, 5.2.5, 5.2.4, 5.2.3, 5.2.2, 5.2.1, 5.2.0, 5.1.2, 5.1.1, 5.1.0, 5.0.3, 5.0.2, 5.0.1, 5.0.0, 4.2.2, 4.2.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.1, 4.0.4, 4.0.3, 4.0.2, 4.0.1, 4.0.0

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-085
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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