CVE-2024-33504
FortiManager Hard-Coded Cryptographic Key Encryption Vulnerability
Description
A use of hard-coded cryptographic key to encrypt sensitive data vulnerability [CWE-321] in FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, 7.2.0 through 7.2.9, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions may allow an attacker with JSON API access permissions to decrypt some secrets even if the 'private-data-encryption' setting is enabled.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 11, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 24, 2025, 8 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2024-33504
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update FortiManager to a patched version.
- Review and re-enable 'private-data-encryption' if applicable.
- Monitor for any decryption-related anomalies.
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-2024-33504.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-094 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-pgc3-m5p5-4vc3 | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-33504 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-33504
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 24, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.6.0 up to (excluding) 7.6.2 *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.4.0 up to (excluding) 7.4.6 *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.4.0 up to (excluding) 7.2.10 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanager_cloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.4.1 up to (excluding) 7.2.9 *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanager_cloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.4.1 up to (excluding) 7.4.6 Added Reference Type Fortinet, Inc.: https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-094 Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Fortinet, Inc.: https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-pgc3-m5p5-4vc3 Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A use of hard-coded cryptographic key to encrypt sensitive data vulnerability [CWE-321] in FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, 7.2.0 through 7.2.9, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions may allow an attacker with JSON API access permissions to decrypt some secrets even if the 'private-data-encryption' setting is enabled. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-321 Added Reference https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-094 Added Reference https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-pgc3-m5p5-4vc3