CVE-2022-41328

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.

Score

CVSS 3.1 7.1 High

Status

Analyzed - psirt@fortinet.com

Published

2023-03-07

Last modified

2025-10-21

Known exploited (CISA KEV)

since 2023-03-14, action due 2023-04-04: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weaknesses

CWE-22

Affected products

• Fortios (Fortinet)

References

• https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-369
• https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-41328