CVE-2022-41328: Path traversal in execute command

Published Mar 7, 2023
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Updated

A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory vulnerability ('path traversal') [CWE-22] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, 7.0.0 through 7.0.9 and before 6.4.11 allows a privileged attacker to read and write files on the underlying Linux system via crafted CLI commands.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Fortinet FortiOS
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.0.0<=6.0.16
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.2.0<6.2.14
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4.0<6.4.12
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0.0<7.0.10
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<7.2.4
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.2.0<=6.2.13
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4.0<=6.4.11
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0.0<=7.0.9
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<=7.2.3

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.0.10 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 6.4.12 or above

Event History

Mar 7, 2023
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:04 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 14, 2023
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Jan 19, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·04:32 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·04:34 PM
Mar 27, 2024
News Published
via The Register·02:00 PM
News Published
via The Register·02:04 PM
Mar 12, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·02:00 PM
Feb 9, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·10:47 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-41328?

CVE-2022-41328 is a path traversal vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS that allows a local privileged attacker to read and write files via crafted CLI commands.

2

How does CVE-2022-41328 affect Fortinet FortiOS?

CVE-2022-41328 affects Fortinet FortiOS by allowing a local privileged attacker to read and write files through specially crafted CLI commands.

3

Is Fortinet FortiOS the only affected software?

Yes, Fortinet FortiOS is the only affected software by CVE-2022-41328.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41328?

The severity of CVE-2022-41328 is not specified in the provided information.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-41328?

For information on available fixes for CVE-2022-41328, please refer to the reference provided in the description.

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