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MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2024-21753

A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Fortinet FortiClientEMS versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, 6.4.0 through 6.4.9, 6.2.0 through 6.2.9...

Vulnerability Description

A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Fortinet FortiClientEMS versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, 6.4.0 through 6.4.9, 6.2.0 through 6.2.9, 6.0.0 through 6.0.8, 1.2.1 through 1.2.5 allows attacker to perform a denial of service, read or write a limited number of files via specially crafted HTTP requests

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
LOW
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FortinetForticlient Endpoint Management Server>= 1.2.1, <= 1.2.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-21753?

CVE-2024-21753 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Fortinet FortiClientEMS versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, 6.4.0 through 6.4.9, 6.2.0 through 6.2.9...

How severe is CVE-2024-21753?

CVE-2024-21753 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-21753?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fortinet Forticlient Endpoint Management Server.