CVE-2016-4966 describes an authenticated arbitrary file download vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWan (formerly AscernLink) versions prior to 4.2.5, specifically within the diagnosis_control.php page. This medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5) allows remote authenticated attackers to download PCAP files by manipulating the UserName GET parameter, leading to a high impact on integrity (I:H) with low attack complexity. While there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or KEV listing, the vulnerability has received limited community discussion and media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.2.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiwan:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.