---
id: CVE-2026-106173
title: >-
  A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path
  traversal') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSIEM 7.5.0 may allow attacker to
  execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets.
summary: >-
  A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path
  traversal') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSIEM 7.5.0 may allow attacker to
  execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets.
severity: critical
cvss: 9.8
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'
cwe:
  - CWE-22
published: '2026-10-13'
updated: '2026-10-14'
sourceUpdated: '2026-10-14T04:18:14.550'
source: NVD
sourceUrl: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-106173'
references:
  - url: 'https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-180'
    label: psirt@fortinet.com
tags:
  - nvd
ingestedAt: '2026-10-13T18:41:42.736Z'
---

## Overview

A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSIEM 7.5.0 may allow attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets.

## Remediation

Refer to the linked advisories for vendor-supplied fixes and affected version ranges.