Fortinet FortiOS Vulnerabilities Allow Unauthorized Code Execution
Key Information
- Vendor
- Fortinet
- Status
- FortiProxy
- FortiOS
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 9 February 2024
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Summary
CVE-2024-21762 is a critical vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS, allowing attackers to execute unauthorized code or commands through specifically crafted requests. This vulnerability affects various versions of Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy, and is actively being exploited by ransomware groups. Fortinet has recommended disabling SSL VPN web portals and implementing security measures to mitigate the impact of this vulnerability. The severity of this flaw highlights the importance of timely updates and security protocols for Fortinet product users to protect against potential exploits.
CISA Reported
CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2024-21762 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace as recent news articles suggest the vulnerability is being used by ransomware groups.
The CISA's recommendation is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Version(s)
FortiProxy <= 7.4.2
FortiProxy <= 7.2.8
FortiProxy <= 7.0.14
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
News Articles
CVE-2024-21762 Exploit Sale Targets FortiOS SSL VPN
The CVE-2024-21762 exploit sale on the dark web targets Fortinet's FortiOS and FortiProxy systems with a potential remote code execution.
8 months ago
Over 133,000 Fortinet appliances are still vulnerable to a critical flaw — here’s why you need to patch now
Tens of thousands of Fortinet customers are still yet to patch vulnerable appliances
9 months ago
133,000+ Vulnerable FortiOS/FortiProxy Instances : Exploitation Started
A critical security vulnerability has identified in Fortinet's FortiOS and FortiProxy, potentially affecting over 133,000 devices worldwide.
9 months ago
EPSS Score
1% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
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Vulnerability reached the number 1 worldwide trending spot.
Vulnerability started trending.
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Exploit exists.
First article discovered by securityonline.info
Vulnerability published.
Vulnerability Reserved.