SB2023021712 - Path traversal in FortiSwitch Manager



SB2023021712 - Path traversal in FortiSwitch Manager

Published: February 17, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023021712
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41335)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the affected device.

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


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.