CVE-2024-40591

Description

An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability [CWE-266] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.6.0, 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, 7.2.0 through 7.2.9 and before 7.0.15 allows an authenticated admin whose access profile has the Security Fabric permission to escalate their privileges to super-admin by connecting the targetted FortiGate to a malicious upstream FortiGate they control.

Remediation

Solution:

  • 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 7.2.10 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.0.16 or above

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: Fortinet FortiOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-302

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40591?
CVE-2024-40591 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-40591?
To fix CVE-2024-40591: 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 7.2.10 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.0.16 or above
Is CVE-2024-40591 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-40591 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-2024-40591?
CVE-2024-40591 affects Fortinet FortiOS.
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