CVE-2016-5092
CVE-2016-5092 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiweb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Fortinet Fortiweb
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb before 5.5.3 allows remote authenticated administrators with read and write privileges to read arbitrary files by leveraging the autolearn feature.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-5092?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb before 5.5.3 allows remote authenticated administrators with read and write privileges to read arbitrary files by leveraging the autolearn feature.
- How severe is CVE-2016-5092?
- CVE-2016-5092 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2016-5092 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-5092?
- CVE-2016-5092 affects Fortinet Fortiweb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-5092?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-5092 published?
- CVE-2016-5092 was published on 2016-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiweb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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