CVE-2024-56497

Description

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiMail versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.4 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.7, FortiRecorder versions 7.0.0 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.4 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via the CLI.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiMail version 7.4.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiMail version 7.2.5 or above Please upgrade to FortiMail version 7.0.7 or above Please upgrade to FortiMail version 6.4.8 or above Please upgrade to FortiRecorder version 7.2.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiRecorder version 7.0.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiRecorder version 6.4.5 or above

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory fortinet.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiMail
Affected: Fortinet FortiRecorder
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-170 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56497?
CVE-2024-56497 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-56497?
To fix CVE-2024-56497: Please upgrade to FortiMail version 7.4.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiMail version 7.2.5 or above Please upgrade to FortiMail version 7.0.7 or above Please upgrade to FortiMail version 6.4.8 or above Please upgrade to FortiRecorder version 7.2.0 or above Please upgrade to FortiRecorder version 7.0.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiRecorder version 6.4.5 or above
Is CVE-2024-56497 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-56497 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-2024-56497?
CVE-2024-56497 affects Fortinet FortiMail, Fortinet FortiRecorder.
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