CVE-2024-23113

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 v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Oct 9, 2024 Remediation due: Oct 30, 2024

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-134 CWE-134

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortinet	fortiproxy	7.0.0 — 7.0.14
fortinet	fortiproxy	7.2.0 — 7.2.8
fortinet	fortiproxy	7.4.0 — 7.4.2
fortinet	fortiswitchmanager	7.0.0 — 7.0.3
fortinet	fortiswitchmanager	7.2.0 — 7.2.3
fortinet	fortios	7.0.0 — 7.0.13
fortinet	fortios	7.2.0 — 7.2.6
fortinet	fortios	7.4.0 — 7.4.2
fortinet	fortipam	1.0.0 — 1.0.3
fortinet	fortipam	1.1.0 — 1.1.2
fortinet	fortipam	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-029 https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-029

Other References

https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-23113

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23113? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2024-23113? +

CVE-2024-23113 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23113? +

CVE-2024-23113 affects products from fortinet, specifically: fortios, fortipam, fortiproxy, fortiswitchmanager. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-23113? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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