CVE-2024-40584: OS command injection in external connector

Published Feb 11, 2025
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Updated

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer BigData, FortiAnalyzer Cloud and FortiManager Cloud GUI may allow an authenticated privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTPS or HTTP requests.

Other sources

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, 7.2.0 through 7.2.5, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, 6.4.0 through 6.4.15 and 6.2.2 through 6.2.13, Fortinet FortiManager version 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, 7.2.0 through 7.2.5, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, 6.4.0 through 6.4.15 and 6.2.2 through 6.2.13, Fortinet FortiAnalyzer BigData version 7.4.0, 7.2.0 through 7.2.7, 7.0.1 through 7.0.6, 6.4.5 through 6.4.7 and 6.2.5, Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud version 7.4.1 through 7.4.3, 7.2.1 through 7.2.5, 7.0.1 through 7.0.13 and 6.4.1 through 6.4.7 and Fortinet FortiManager Cloud version 7.4.1 through 7.4.3, 7.2.1 through 7.2.5, 7.0.1 through 7.0.13 and 6.4.1 through 6.4.7 GUI allows an authenticated privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTPS or HTTP requests.

MITRE

Affected Software

40 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.4.0<=7.4.3, >=7.2.0<=7.2.5, >=7.0.0<=7.0.13, >=6.4.0<=6.4.15, >=6.2.2<=6.2.13
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.4.0<=7.4.3, >=7.2.0<=7.2.5, >=7.0.0<=7.0.13, >=6.4.0<=6.4.15, >=6.2.2<=6.2.13
Fortinet Fortianalyzer Bigdata>=7.2.0<=7.2.7, >=7.0.1<=7.0.6, >=6.4.5<=6.4.7
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=7.4.1<=7.4.3, >=7.2.1<=7.2.5, >=7.0.1<=7.0.13, >=6.4.1<=6.4.7
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.4.1<=7.4.3, >=7.2.1<=7.2.5, >=7.0.1<=7.0.13, >=6.4.1<=6.4.7
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.4.0<=7.4.3
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.2.0<=7.2.5
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.0
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.4
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.2.2<=6.2.13
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=7.4.1<=7.4.3
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=7.2.1<=7.2.5
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=7.0
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=6.4
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer-BigData=.
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer-BigData>=7.2.0<=7.2.7
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer-BigData>=7.0
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer-BigData>=6.4
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer-BigData>=6.2
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.4.0<=7.4.3
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.2.0<=7.2.5
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.0
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.4
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.2.2<=6.2.13
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.4.1<=7.4.3
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.2.1<=7.2.5
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.0
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=6.4
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=6.4.1<=7.0.14
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.2.1<7.2.6
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.4.1<7.4.4
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.2.2<=6.2.13
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.4.0<7.2.6
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.4.0<7.4.4
Fortinet Fortianalyzer Big Data>=6.2.1<7.2.8
Fortinet Fortianalyzer Big Data=7.4.0
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=6.4.1<7.2.6
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=7.4.1<7.4.4
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.2.2<7.2.6
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.4.0<7.4.4

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiManager Cloud version 7.6.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager Cloud version 7.4.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager Cloud version 7.2.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.6.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.2.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.6.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.4.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiManager version 7.2.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer-BigData version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer-BigData version 7.2.8 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer Cloud version 7.6.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer Cloud version 7.4.4 or above Please upgrade to FortiAnalyzer Cloud version 7.2.6 or above

Event History

Feb 11, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:09 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40584?

CVE-2024-40584 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to the potential for OS command injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-40584?

To resolve CVE-2024-40584, it is recommended to upgrade FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager to the latest versions provided by Fortinet.

3

Which versions of Fortinet products are affected by CVE-2024-40584?

CVE-2024-40584 affects Fortinet FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager versions between 6.2.2 and 7.4.3.

4

What can happen if CVE-2024-40584 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-40584 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected systems.

5

Is CVE-2024-40584 being actively exploited in the wild?

There is currently no public information indicating that CVE-2024-40584 is being actively exploited in the wild.

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