FortiProxy - RCE (CVE-2024-23113)
Description
A use of externally-controlled format string in Fortinet FortiOS versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.6, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, FortiProxy versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.8, 7.0.0 through 7.0.14, FortiPAM versions 1.2.0, 1.1.0 through 1.1.2, 1.0.0 through 1.0.3, FortiSwitchManager versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, 7.0.0 through 7.0.3 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets.
psychologyCrowdSec Analysis
CVE-2024-23113 is a critical vulnerability in multiple Fortinet products, including FortiSwitchManager, FortiOS, FortiPAM, and FortiProxy, stemming from the use of externally-controlled format strings. This flaw allows attackers to send specially crafted packets that can result in the execution of unauthorized code or commands, potentially leading to full system compromise and remote code execution attacks.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 1st of April 2025.
CrowdSec has not observed any significant exploitation activity targeting CVE-2024-23113 across its network. As a result, no community-driven trend analysis is available for this vulnerability at this time.
Attackers exploit this vulnerability by sending POST requests to the /test_private_cve endpoint, potentially triggering remote code execution or denial of service on vulnerable Fortinet products.
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CVE Published | 2024-02-15 |
| CISA KEV | 2024-10-09 |
| CISA Remediation Deadline | 2024-10-30 |
| Rule Released | 2025-04-01 |