CVE-2024-54021: File-Filter Bypass in Explicit Web Proxy Policy

Published Jan 14, 2025
·
Updated

An Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences in HTTP Headers ('http response splitting') vulnerability [CWE-113] in Fortinet FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.6.0, FortiProxy 7.2.0 through 7.4.5 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass the file filter via crafted HTTP headers.

Other sources

An Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences in HTTP Headers ('http response splitting') vulnerability [CWE-113] in FortiOS, FortiProxy and FortiSASE may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass the file filter via crafted HTTP header.

FortiGuard

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiOS=.
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<=7.4.4
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<=7.2.8
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.4.0<=7.4.5
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.2.0<=7.2.11
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.2.0<7.2.12
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.4.0<7.4.6
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<7.2.9
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<7.4.5
Fortinet FortiOS=7.6.0

Remediation

Information

Please upgrade to FortiSASE version 24.3.c or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.6.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.5 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.9 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.4.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.2.12 or above

Event History

Jan 14, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:09 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 10, 57065
Event
via NVD·09:57 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-54021?

CVE-2024-54021 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-54021?

To remediate CVE-2024-54021, update FortiOS to version 7.6.1 or later, or FortiProxy to version 7.4.6 or later depending on your specific installation.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-54021?

CVE-2024-54021 affects Fortinet FortiOS versions 7.2.0 through 7.6.0 and FortiProxy versions 7.2.0 through 7.4.5.

4

What does CVE-2024-54021 exploit involve?

CVE-2024-54021 exploits improper neutralization of CRLF sequences in HTTP headers, enabling HTTP response splitting.

5

Can CVE-2024-54021 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2024-54021 could potentially lead to data breaches by allowing attackers to execute unauthorized commands through crafted HTTP headers.

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