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CVE-2024-21754

Low
1.8
0.05.010.0
Year
2024
Published
Jun 11, 2024
Known Affected Devices
0
CVSS Score
1.8

What is CVE-2024-21754?

A use of password hash with insufficient computational effort vulnerability [CWE-916] affecting FortiOS version 7.4.3 and below, 7.2 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions and FortiProxy version 7.4.2 and below, 7.2 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 2.0 all versions may allow a privileged attacker with super-admin profile and CLI access to decrypting the backup file.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
AV
Attack Vector
Local

Requires local access — attacker must be logged in or have physical access to the device.

AC
Attack Complexity
High

Exploit requires specific conditions, timing, or configuration to succeed.

PR
Privileges Required
High

Administrative or root-level privileges required to exploit.

UI
User Interaction
Required

Victim must take an action (e.g. click a link, open a file) for the exploit to succeed.

S
Scope
Unchanged

Exploiting the vulnerability only affects the vulnerable component itself.

C
Confidentiality Impact
Low

Some sensitive information is disclosed, but attacker has limited access.

I
Integrity Impact
None

No integrity impact. Data cannot be modified.

A
Availability Impact
None

No availability impact. Service remains fully operational.

Known Affected Devices

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 61F Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 81F Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 101F Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 301E Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 400E Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 401F Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 600E Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 900D Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 1100E Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 3601E Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 6501F Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 7060E

FAQ

How severe is CVE-2024-21754?

CVE-2024-21754 has a CVSS score of 1.8/10, rated as Low. Review the affected products list and apply vendor patches.

What does the CVSS score mean for CVE-2024-21754?

CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) rates vulnerability severity from 0.0 to 10.0. CVE-2024-21754 scores 1.8/10 (Low). Scores 9.0–10.0 are Critical, 7.0–8.9 are High, 4.0–6.9 are Medium, and below 4.0 are Low.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2024-21754?

The list of devices confirmed to be affected by CVE-2024-21754 is shown in the "Affected Devices" section above. Check your firmware version against the vendor security advisory and apply the latest patch.

How do I fix or mitigate CVE-2024-21754?

Apply the latest firmware or software update from the vendor. Check the References section above for official advisories and patch notes. If no patch is available, consider disabling the affected feature or isolating the device from untrusted networks.