CVE-2024-40593: Private key readable by admin

Published Dec 9, 2025
·
Updated

A key management error vulnerability [CWE-320] in FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer and FortiPortal may allow an authenticated admin to retrieve a certificate's private key via the device's admin shell.

Other sources

A key management errors vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, FortiAnalyzer 7.2.0 through 7.2.5, FortiAnalyzer 7.0 all versions, FortiAnalyzer 6.4 all versions, FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, FortiManager 7.2.0 through 7.2.5, FortiManager 7.0 all versions, FortiManager 6.4 all versions, FortiOS 7.6.0, FortiOS 7.4.4, FortiOS 7.2.7, FortiOS 7.0.14, FortiPortal 6.0 all versions may allow an authenticated admin to retrieve a certificate's private key via the device's admin shell.

MITRE

Affected Software

22 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.4.0<=7.4.2
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.2.0<=7.2.5
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.0
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.4
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.4.0<=7.4.2
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.2.0<=7.2.5
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.0
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.4
Fortinet FortiOS=.
Fortinet FortiOS=.
Fortinet FortiOS=.
Fortinet FortiOS=.
Fortinet FortiPortal>=6.0
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.4.0<7.2.6
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.4.0<7.4.3
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.4.0<7.2.6
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.4.0<7.4.3
Fortinet FortiOS=7.0.14
Fortinet FortiOS=7.2.7
Fortinet FortiOS=7.4.4
Fortinet FortiOS=7.6.0
Fortinet FortiPortal>=6.0.0<=6.0.15

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.6.0 or above Upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.3 or above Upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.2.6 or above Upgrade to FortiPortal version 7.0.0 or above Upgrade to FortiOS version 7.6.1 or above Upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.5 or above Upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.8 or above Upgrade to FortiOS version 7.0.15 or above Upgrade to FortiManager version 7.4.3 or above Upgrade to FortiManager version 7.2.6 or above

Event History

Dec 9, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 10, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·06:33 PM
Dec 11, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:10 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40593?

CVE-2024-40593 has been classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on key management.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-40593?

To mitigate CVE-2024-40593, upgrade FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer to version 7.4.3 or later, or 7.2.6 or later, and also ensure FortiOS is updated to the recommended versions.

3

Which Fortinet products are affected by CVE-2024-40593?

CVE-2024-40593 affects FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiPortal versions prior to the specified remedial versions.

4

Can authenticated users exploit CVE-2024-40593?

Yes, authenticated admin users can exploit CVE-2024-40593 to retrieve a certificate's private key from the device.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-40593?

There is no effective workaround for CVE-2024-40593; updating to the latest versions is the recommended mitigation.

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