CVE-2024-36506

Description

An improper verification of source of a communication channel vulnerability [CWE-940] in FortiClientEMS 7.4.0, 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions may allow a remote attacker to bypass the trusted host feature via session connection.

CVSS v3.1 Score

3.7

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-940 CWE-940

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortinet	forticlientems	6.4.0 — 7.2.5
fortinet	forticlientems	All
fortinet	forticlientems_cloud	6.4.0 — 7.2.5
fortinet	forticlientems_cloud	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-078

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36506? +

An improper verification of source of a communication channel vulnerability [CWE-940] in FortiClientEMS 7.4.0, 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions may allow a remote attacker to bypass the trusted host feature via session connection. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-36506? +

CVE-2024-36506 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.7 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36506? +

CVE-2024-36506 affects products from fortinet, specifically: forticlientems, forticlientems_cloud. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-36506? +

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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