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CVE-2024-23113

Fortinet Multiple Products Format String

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 61.7%
  1. Published15 Feb 2024
  2. Added to CISA KEV9 Oct 2024
  3. Remediation due30 Oct 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Fortinet FortiOS, FortiPAM, FortiProxy, and FortiWeb contain a format string vulnerability that allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via specially crafted requests.

Added to KEV: 9 Oct 2024Federal remediation due: 30 Oct 2024

Description

A use of externally-controlled format string in Fortinet FortiOS versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.6, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, FortiProxy versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.8, 7.0.0 through 7.0.14, FortiPAM versions 1.2.0, 1.1.0 through 1.1.2, 1.0.0 through 1.0.3, FortiSwitchManager versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, 7.0.0 through 7.0.3 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Fortinet FortiProxy≥ 7.0.0 ≤ 7.0.14 · ≥ 7.2.0 ≤ 7.2.8 · ≥ 7.4.0 ≤ 7.4.2
Fortinet Fortiswitchmanager≥ 7.0.0 ≤ 7.0.3 · ≥ 7.2.0 ≤ 7.2.3
Fortinet FortiOS≥ 7.0.0 ≤ 7.0.13 · ≥ 7.2.0 ≤ 7.2.6 · ≥ 7.4.0 ≤ 7.4.2
Fortinet Fortipam≥ 1.0.0 ≤ 1.0.3 · ≥ 1.1.0 ≤ 1.1.2 · 1.2.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-23113 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-23113 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 9 Oct 2024.

How severe is CVE-2024-23113?

CVE-2024-23113 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 61.7% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-23113?

Affected products include Fortinet FortiProxy, Fortinet Fortiswitchmanager, Fortinet FortiOS, Fortinet Fortipam.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23113?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.