#VU103247 Path traversal in FortiRecorder - CVE-2024-47566

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103247

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-47566

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiRecorder
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to delete arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in CLI. A local user can delete files from the underlying filesystem.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiRecorder: 6.4.0 - 7.2.1

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External links
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-401

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.