CVE-2024-40590

Description

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.

Remediation

Solution:

  • 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

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Fortinet FortiPortal
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
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 scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-40590?
To fix CVE-2024-40590: 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
Is CVE-2024-40590 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-40590 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-40590?
CVE-2024-40590 affects Fortinet FortiPortal.
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