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CVE-2018-13379

CISA KEV

Published November 3, 2021 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

Fortinet FortiOS SSL VPN web portal contains a path traversal vulnerability that may allow an unauthenticated attacker to download FortiOS system files through specially crafted HTTP resource requests.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
FortinetFortiOS

Patch Status

Patch by 2022-05-03

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2018-13379.