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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.

Actively exploited: CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 14 Mar 2023.

Severity
High 7.1
Published
7 Mar 2023
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Fixed in
6.2.14, 6.4.12, 7.0.10, 7.2.4
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
Fortinet FortiOSServers and applications · cpe:o:fortinet:fortios
  • From 6.0.0 up to 6.0.16
  • From 6.2.0 before 6.2.14
  • From 6.4.0 before 6.4.12
  • From 7.0.0 before 7.0.10
  • From 7.2.0 before 7.2.4

Known exploited

CISA name
Fortinet FortiOS Path Traversal Vulnerability
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Due for US agencies
4 Apr 2023
Used in ransomware
Not known

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41328
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-41328