What is the severity of CVE-2024-40590?

CVE-2024-40590 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on unauthorized access.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40590?

To fix CVE-2024-40590, upgrade your FortiPortal to version 7.2.5 or later, or version 7.0.9 or later, or version 6.0.16 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-40590?

CVE-2024-40590 affects FortiPortal versions 7.4.0, 7.2.4 and below, 7.0.8 and below, and 6.0.15 and below.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-40590?

CVE-2024-40590 is an improper certificate validation vulnerability that can lead to man-in-the-middle attacks.

Can CVE-2024-40590 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-40590 can potentially be exploited by unauthenticated attackers from remote locations.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-40590

medium

4.8

CWE

295

14/3/2025

CVE-2024-40590

First published: Fri Mar 14 2025(Updated: )

An improper certificate validation vulnerability [CWE-295] in FortiPortal version 7.4.0, version 7.2.4 and below, version 7.0.8 and below, version 6.0.15 and below when connecting to a FortiManager device, a FortiAnalyzer device, or an SMTP server may allow an unauthenticated attacker in a Man-in-the-Middle position to intercept on and tamper with the encrypted communication channel established between the FortiPortal and those endpoints.

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Fortinet FortiPortal	<7.2.5<7.0.9<6.0.16

Remedy

Please upgrade to FortiPortal version 7.4.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiPortal version 7.2.5 or above Please upgrade to FortiPortal version 7.0.9 or above

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Reference Links

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-155

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40590?
CVE-2024-40590 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40590?
To fix CVE-2024-40590, upgrade your FortiPortal to version 7.2.5 or later, or version 7.0.9 or later, or version 6.0.16 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-40590?
CVE-2024-40590 affects FortiPortal versions 7.4.0, 7.2.4 and below, 7.0.8 and below, and 6.0.15 and below.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-40590?
CVE-2024-40590 is an improper certificate validation vulnerability that can lead to man-in-the-middle attacks.
Can CVE-2024-40590 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-40590 can potentially be exploited by unauthenticated attackers from remote locations.

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