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Path traversal in CLI command allows deletion of root file system
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Path traversal in CLI command allows deletion of root file system
Scope: Fortinet products. This update record adds version, fix and known-issue context. Its publication date is not a lifecycle boundary.
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
Improvements and security content
- 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
Known issues
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Affected products and versions
Products
- Fortinet products
Affected versions
- 5.0
Fixed versions or updates
- No fixed version is stated in this record.
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