FortiGate
FortiGate Next Generation Firewall utilizes purpose-built security processors and threat intelligence security services from FortiGuard labs to deliver top-rated protection and high performance, including encrypted traffic.
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Article Id 331594
Description This article describes how to resolve cases where a WAF(Web Application Firewall) blocks file downloads and provides the error code 60140003.
Scope FortiGate.
Solution

First, verify the signature details using the following command:

 

diagnose waf dump | grep '90300017'
#90300017 - This signature prevents attackers from obtaining file and folder names using a tilde character "~"  

 

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Use one of the following solutions to pass the traffic:

 

Solution 1:

 

error exempt.png

 

 

Set the action to Monitor for Generic Attacks in the WAF profile to pass the traffic through.

 

Solution 2:

 

Use a Custom signature to allow specific traffic. Refer to this document for instructions.