Externally-Controlled Format String Vulnerability in FortiOS and FortiProxy Solutions
CVE-2024-45324

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Fortinet
Status
Fortipam
Fortiproxy
Fortisra
Fortiweb
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 March 2025

Summary

An externally-controlled format string flaw has been identified in multiple versions of Fortinet's FortiOS, FortiProxy, FortiPAM, FortiSRA, and FortiWeb products. This vulnerability allows a privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands on affected systems by sending specially crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests. The flaw could potentially lead to unauthorized access and control of affected devices, highlighting the importance of applying applicable patches and monitoring systems for unpatched vulnerabilities.

Affected Version(s)

FortiOS 7.4.0 <= 7.4.4

FortiOS 7.2.0 <= 7.2.9

FortiOS 7.0.0 <= 7.0.15

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-325

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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