CVE-2024-21762
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
92.9 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A out-of-bounds write 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, 6.4.0 through 6.4.14, 6.2.0 through 6.2.15, 6.0.0 through 6.0.17, FortiProxy versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.8, 7.0.0 through 7.0.14, 2.0.0 through 2.0.13, 1.2.0 through 1.2.13, 1.1.0 through 1.1.6, 1.0.0 through 1.0.7 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted requests
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2024-02-09
- Patch Due Date
- 2024-02-16
- Ransomware Use
- Known
Technical details
- Published
- 2024-02-09
- CERT-FR Advisory
- CERTFR-2024-ALE-004
- CERT-FR Link
- CERTFR-2024-ALE-004
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2024-21762?
A out-of-bounds write 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, 6.4.0 through 6.4.14, 6.2.0 through 6.2.15, 6.0.0 through 6.0.17, FortiProxy versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.8, 7.0.0 through 7.0.14, 2.0.0 through 2.0.13, 1.2.0 through 1.2.13, 1.1.0 through 1.1.6, 1.0.0 through 1.0.7 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted requests
Is CVE-2024-21762 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2024-21762 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2/16/2024.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-21762?
CVE-2024-21762 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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