CVE-2024-21754

Description

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 v3.1 Score

1.8

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-916 CWE-916

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortinet	fortiproxy	2.0.0 — 2.0.14
fortinet	fortiproxy	7.0.0 — 7.0.18
fortinet	fortiproxy	7.2.0 — 7.2.11
fortinet	fortiproxy	7.4.0 — 7.4.3
fortinet	fortios	6.4.0 — 6.4.15
fortinet	fortios	7.0.0 — 7.0.15
fortinet	fortios	7.2.0 — 7.2.9
fortinet	fortios	7.4.0 — 7.4.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-423 https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-423

Frequently Asked Questions

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 1.8 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-21754? +

CVE-2024-21754 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 1.8 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21754? +

CVE-2024-21754 affects products from fortinet, specifically: fortios, fortiproxy. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-21754? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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