CVE-2023-44251 json
** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED **A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability [CWE-22] in F…
published 2023-12-13 2 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2023-48610
- cvss
- 8.3
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.8%
- EPSS 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 58%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
** 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.
Exploit prediction
0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 58% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.1 | 8.1 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:H/E:F/RL:X/RC:C |
| CNA | 3.1 | 8.3 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:H |
| NVD | 3.1 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Affected products
- Fortinet FortiWAN
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory
- Technology feeds
References
-
fortiguard.com
/psirt/FG-IR-23-265
vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2023-44251
- NVD CVE-2023-44251
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