CVE-2024-23106
FortiClientEMS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Description
An improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts [CWE-307] in FortiClientEMS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.4 and before 7.0.10 allows an unauthenticated attacker to try a brute force attack against the FortiClientEMS console via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 14, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 16, 2025, 1:33 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update FortiClientEMS to a patched version.
- Configure strong password policies.
- Implement account lockout mechanisms.
- Monitor authentication logs for suspicious activity.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-23106.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-476 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-23106 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-23106
weaknesses.
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CVE-2024-23106 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 16, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlientems:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.2.0 up to (including) 6.2.9 *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlientems:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.4.0 up to (including) 6.4.9 *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlientems:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.2.0 up to (excluding) 7.2.5 *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlientems:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.0.0 up to (excluding) 7.0.11 Added Reference Type Fortinet, Inc.: https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-476 Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Feb. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:H Removed CWE CWE-307 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jan. 14, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:H Added CWE CWE-307 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 14, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts [CWE-307] in FortiClientEMS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.4 and before 7.0.10 allows an unauthenticated attacker to try a brute force attack against the FortiClientEMS console via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-307 Added Reference https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-476