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, Fo
Affects FortiOS 7.0.0 to 7.0.13, 7.2.0 to 7.2.6 and 7.4.0 to 7.4.2, plus other Fortinet products. Fortinet's advisory says to upgrade FortiOS 7.4 to 7.4.3 or above.
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
The vulnerability affects Fortinet's FortiOS, FortiProxy, FortiPAM, and FortiSwitchManager products. An attacker could exploit it by sending specially crafted packets to run unauthorized code or commands on the affected device.
Summarized by anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5. Verify details against the original sources.
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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.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
- EPSS reached 10%
FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Affected versions
- Fortinet FortiSwitchManager
From 7.2.0 · through 7.2.3; From 7.0.0 · through 7.0.3
- Fortinet FortiOS
From 7.4.0 · through 7.4.2; From 7.2.0 · through 7.2.6; From 7.0.0 · through 7.0.13
- Fortinet FortiPAM
From 1.1.0 · through 1.1.2; From 1.0.0 · through 1.0.3
- Fortinet FortiProxy
From 7.4.0 · through 7.4.2; From 7.2.0 · through 7.2.8; From 7.0.0 · through 7.0.15
References 1
fortiguard.com
Questions about CVE-2024-23113
What does this mean?
An externally controlled input is used as a format string, which lets a remote unauthenticated attacker run arbitrary code or commands on the device through specially crafted requests.Source: fortiguard.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
The advisory lists FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.6 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, and also lists FortiProxy, FortiPAM and FortiSwitchManager versions. Compare the installed version of each product against these ranges.Source: fortiguard.com
What should I do about it?
Upgrade FortiOS 7.4 to 7.4.3 or above, as the advisory directs.Source: fortiguard.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-10-09, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data
What if there's no patch?
Remove the fgfm access from each interface's allowaccess setting. This is the only workaround given in the facts.Source: fortiguard.com
Is the fix complete?
The fix is recorded as partial, but the sources provided do not say which parts remain unfixed.Source: fortiguard.com