Path traversal in Fortinet FortiAP-U
Priority LOW 36CWE-22Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
A path traversal vulnerability [CWE-22] in FortiAP-U CLI 6.2.0 through 6.2.3, 6.0.0 through 6.0.4, 5.4.0 through 5.4.6 may allow an admin user to delete and access unauthorized files and data via specifically crafted CLI commands.
Why it matters now
Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00233 14th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortinet FortiAP-U | FortiAP-U 6.2.0 through 6.2.3, 6.0.0 through 6.0.4, 5.4.0 through 5.4.6 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Fortinet FortiAP-U VendorFortinet Affected FortiAP-U 6.2.0 through 6.2.3, 6.0.0 through 6.0.4, 5.4.0 through 5.4.6 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 6
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-u:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.0.0 – 6.0.4; 6.2.0 – 6.2.3 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-u:5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.4.0 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-u:5.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.4.3 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-u:5.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.4.4 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-u:5.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.4.5 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-u:5.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.4.6 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-u:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0.0 – 6.0.4; 6.2.0 – 6.2.3 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-u:5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.4.0 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-u:5.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.4.3 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-u:5.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.4.4 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-u:5.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.4.5 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-u:5.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.4.6 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2022-30301
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-29rh-32p4-4934
References
More Fortinet Fortiap-u vulnerabilities
- TI-2023-18452 An incomplete filtering of one or more instances of special elements vulnerability… CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2022-11624 SQL injection in Fortinet FortiAP, FortiAP-S, FortiAP-W2, FortiAP-U CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
- TI-2019-11790 OS command injection in Fortinet FortiAP-S/W2 CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.7
- TI-2019-11791 Improper input validation in Fortinet FortiAP-S/W2, FortiAP-U CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.5
- TI-2025-33604 OS command injection in Fortinet FortiAP-U CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.1
- TI-2023-10909 An incomplete filtering of one or more instances of special elements vulnerability… CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.5
Sources
- CVE-2022-30301 · CVE Program
- CVE-2022-30301 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-29rh-32p4-4934 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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