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Full vulnerability report · 2025
CVE-2024-45324High confidence

Fortinet FortiPAM — Use of Externally-Controlled Format String

Fortinet · FortiPAM

7.0HighCVSS 3.1
Recommended action
Within 7 days

High technical severity; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.

Patch available
Direct vendor intelligence

Authoritative vendor CSAF and VEX advisories

Structured product status and remediation from the issuing vendor. Product-state explanations are always visible; large lists can be searched or downloaded.

1 current
SSA-770770 · CSAF 2.0 · revision 9 · finalSiemens ProductCERTSSA-770770: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Fortigate NGFW Before V7.4.7 on RUGGEDCOM APE1808 Devices
1 known affected

The vendor explicitly identifies these products as affected by this CVE.

  • RUGGEDCOM APE1808
Summary
A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability in FortiOS version 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.9, version 7.0.0 through 7.0.15 and before 6.4.15, FortiProxy version 7.4.0 through 7.4.6, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.12 and before 7.0.19, FortiPAM version 1.4.0 through 1.4.2 and before 1.3.1, FortiSRA version 1.4.0 through 1.4.2 and before 1.3.1 and FortiWeb version 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.10 and before 7.0.10 allows a privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted HTTP or HTTPS commands.
Remediation
Update Fortigate NGFW to V7.4.7. Contact customer support to receive patch and update information
Optional official sources

National CERT insights
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Official European source

ENISA European Vulnerability Database

Official EUVD identifiers, advisory evidence and known-exploited context. Missing fields are not treated as evidence of low risk.

1 current
ENISA EUVD identifier

EUVD-2024-54211

No EUVD known-exploited evidence

ENISA has published the identifier mapping but no EUVD description has been stored yet.

EUVD state
Present in the current official mapping
Known exploitation
Not present in the current ENISA EUVD known-exploited dataset. This is not proof of no exploitation.
ENISA score
Not supplied in the stored EUVD record
Advisory evidence
No linked advisory details stored yet
Recommended actionWithin 7 days

High technical severity; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.

Patch available
01

What, why and how

A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability [CWE-134] in FortiOS version 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.9, version 7.0.0 through 7.0.15 and before 6.4.15, FortiProxy version 7.4.0 through 7.4.6, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.12 and before 7.0.19, FortiPAM version 1.4.0 through 1.4.2 and before 1.3.1, FortiSRA version 1.4.0 through 1.4.2 and before 1.3.1 and FortiWeb version 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.10 and before 7.0.10 allows a privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted HTTP or HTTPS commands.

What

A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability [CWE-134] in FortiOS version 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.9, version 7.0.0 through 7.0.15 and before 6.4.15, FortiProxy version 7.4.0 through 7.4.6, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.12 and before 7.0.19, FortiPAM version 1.4.0 through 1.4.2 and before 1.3.1, FortiSRA version 1.4.0 through 1.4.2 and before 1.3.1 and FortiWeb version 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.10 and before 7.0.10 allows a privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted HTTP or HTTPS commands.

Why

The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source.

How

An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation with elevated privileges. If successful, the issue may cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor.

What

A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability [CWE-134] in FortiOS version 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.9, version 7.0.0 through 7.0.15 and before 6.4.15, FortiProxy version 7.4.0 through 7.4.6, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.12 and before 7.0.19, FortiPAM version 1.4.0 through 1.4.2 and before 1.3.1, FortiSRA version 1.4.0 through 1.4.2 and before 1.3.1 and FortiWeb version 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.10 and before 7.0.10 allows a privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted HTTP or HTTPS commands.

Why

The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source.

How

An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation with elevated privileges. If successful, the issue may cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor.

02

Exploit reality and attack path

CVSS severity, EPSS forecast probability, public exploit material and CISA-confirmed exploitation are separate signals.

Observed exploitation
?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.
No confirmed evidence

No CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.

Public PoC / exploit material
?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.
None recorded

No exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.

Likely attack path
a network path → Use of Externally-Controlled Format String → cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor
Attack surface
Network
Privileges required
High: elevated access is required
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low: no specialised conditions are recorded
Security boundary
Unchanged: impact remains within the vulnerable component's security authority
Weakness
?CWE means Common Weakness Enumeration: a standard category for the underlying weakness.
CWE-134 ↗

CWE-134: Use of Externally-Controlled Format String. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source.

CVSS vector
?CVSS means Common Vulnerability Scoring System. The vector records the metric values used to calculate technical severity.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:U/RC:C

Common Vulnerability Scoring System 3.1: the compact vector below is decoded into plain language.

AVNetworkAttack vector: The vulnerable component can be reached over a network.ACLowAttack complexity: No specialised conditions are required beyond attacker-controlled input.PRHighPrivileges required: The attacker needs elevated or administrative privileges.UINoneUser interaction: No action by another user is required.SUnchangedScope: The security impact remains within the vulnerable component's authority.CHighConfidentiality impact: A successful attack can cause a major loss.IHighIntegrity impact: A successful attack can cause a major loss.AHighAvailability impact: A successful attack can cause a major loss.
Post-exploitation / living off the land
No specific living-off-the-land technique is confirmed in the structured sources. Monitor normal administration tools for activity inconsistent with the affected service's baseline.
NetworkCWE-134
A

Official authority intelligence

Only matched European and national findings are included. Language selectors and unavailable sources are omitted.

BSI · German · WID-SEC-W-2025-0534Mehrere Fortinet Produkte: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Codeausführung

Ein entfernter, authentisierter Angreifer kann eine Schwachstelle in Fortinet FortiOS, Fortinet FortiProxy und Fortinet FortiWeb ausnutzen, um beliebigen Programmcode auszuführen.

Official advisory
CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2025-AVI-0197Multiples vulnérabilités dans les produits Fortinet

De multiples vulnérabilités ont été découvertes dans les produits Fortinet. Certaines d'entre elles permettent à un attaquant de provoquer une exécution de code arbitraire à distance, une élévation de privilèges et une atteinte à la confidentialité des données.

Official advisory
NCSC-NL · Dutch · NCSC-2025-0166Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Fortinet producten

De kwetsbaarheden omvatten een OS Command Injection die lokale aanvallers in staat stelt om ongeautoriseerde code uit te voeren door CLI-commando-argumenten te manipuleren. Daarnaast zijn er kwetsbaarheden die het mogelijk maken voor aanvallers om ongeautoriseerde wijzigingen aan te brengen in globale dreigingsfeeds en om authenticatie te omzeilen, wat leidt tot administratieve toegang tot de apparaten. Ook zijn er kwetsbaarheden die kunnen leiden tot denial-of-service door het versturen van speciaal vervaardigde verzoeken. Deze kwetsbaarheden kunnen leiden tot controle over de getroffen systemen.

Official advisory
NCSC-NL · Dutch · NCSC-2025-0082Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in FortiOS, FortiProxy, FortiPAM, FortiSRA en FortiWeb.

De kwetsbaarheid bevindt zich in de wijze waarop bepaalde producten van Fortinet omgaan met HTTP- en HTTPS-verzoeken. Een kwaadwillende met bepaalde rechten kan speciaal vervaardigde verzoeken sturen die leiden tot de uitvoering van ongeautoriseerde code.

Official advisory
03

Patch and workaround

Operational remediation based on structured source evidence.

Status
?Patch availability is based on structured fixed-version fields and authoritative update references. If no fix is verified, check the vendor advisory before making a change.
Patch available
Affected
RUGGEDCOM APE1808
Fixed
No fixed version is explicitly recorded in the structured CVE data.
Action
Update Fortigate NGFW to V7.4.7. Contact customer support to receive patch and update information
Workaround
No verified workaround is recorded. If business-safe, reduce exposure to the affected interface and allow only trusted sources until authoritative guidance is available.
04

Evidence and provenance

Published 11 Mar 2025 · Last source change 26 Feb 2026, 19:09 UTC · CWE-134 · Use of Externally-Controlled Format String

CVE recordCVE.org · 5.2
CVSS sourceCNA
EPSS source
?The date BlackTree first stored a score for this CVE from the daily FIRST EPSS feed.
FIRST · tracked since 2026-08-14
European sourceENISA EUVD · EUVD-2024-54211
Product sourceVendor CSAF · Siemens ProductCERT
Remediation sourceVendor CSAF · Siemens ProductCERT
CWE sourceCNA
NVD statusNVD enriched

Core structured fields are present and their contributing authorities are shown above.

Material change intelligence

What changed after publication

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No material field changes have been recorded since change tracking began. Routine source refreshes and cosmetic edits are intentionally excluded.

Material fields only · duplicate refreshes suppressed · history retained for the configured operational retention period
CVE published
ENISA EUVD · EUVD-2024-54211↗Vendor CSAF · Siemens ProductCERT↗CVE authority or vendor reference↗Official CVE record (CNA and ADP data)↗NVD record↗
Technical terms and abbreviations used in this report
CVE
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures: the public identifier for one disclosed vulnerability.
CVSS
Common Vulnerability Scoring System: a technical severity framework; it is not patching priority by itself.
EPSS
Exploit Prediction Scoring System: FIRST's estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days; it is a forecast, not confirmation.
CWE
Common Weakness Enumeration: the standard category describing the underlying software or hardware weakness.
CNA
CVE Numbering Authority: an organisation authorised to assign and publish CVE records.
CISA ADP
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Authorized Data Publisher: structured enrichment added to a CVE record.
NVD
National Vulnerability Database: NIST's enrichment service for CVE records.
CERT / CSIRT
A computer security incident response team that publishes warnings or coordinates incident response.
PoC
Proof of concept: public material that demonstrates or helps reproduce exploitation.
CSAF
Common Security Advisory Framework: a machine-readable format for security advisories.
LoTL
Living off the land: abuse of legitimate tools or system functions during an attack.
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