#VU64937 Path traversal in FortiDeceptor - CVE-2022-30302

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64937

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30302

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiDeceptor
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read or delete arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiDeceptor: 1.0.1 - 4.0.1

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External links
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-213

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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