Path traversal in CLI command allows deletion of root file system
CVSSv3 Score: 5.0 An Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability [CWE-22] in FortiOS, FortiPAM, FortiProxy and FortiSwitch Manager may allow a privileged authenticated attacker with physical access to the device to delete the file system via crafted CLI commands. Revised on 2026-07-14 00:00:00
Platform
FortiGate / FortiOS
CVSS Score
5.0/10
Advisory
FG-IR-26-151
Published
14 July 2026
Views
39
Primary source: Review the official advisory at fortiguard.fortinet.com
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Summary
CVSSv3 Score: 5.0 An Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability [CWE-22] in FortiOS, FortiPAM, FortiProxy and FortiSwitch Manager may allow a privileged authenticated attacker with physical access to the device to delete the file system via crafted CLI commands. Revised on 2026-07-14 00:00:00
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