CVE-2023-42783

Description

A relative path traversal in Fortinet FortiWLM version 8.6.0 through 8.6.5 and 8.5.0 through 8.5.4 and 8.4.2 through 8.4.0 and 8.3.2 through 8.3.0 and 8.2.2 allows attacker to read arbitrary files via crafted http requests.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiWLM version 8.6.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiWLM version 8.5.5 or above

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.17% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory fortiguard.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiWLM
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-143 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42783?
CVE-2023-42783 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-42783?
To fix CVE-2023-42783: Please upgrade to FortiWLM version 8.6.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiWLM version 8.5.5 or above
Is CVE-2023-42783 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-42783 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-42783?
CVE-2023-42783 affects Fortinet FortiWLM.
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