CVE-2024-52965

Description

A missing critical step in authentication vulnerability [CWE-304] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, 7.2.0 through 7.2.10, and before 7.0.16 & FortiProxy version 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, 7.2.0 through 7.2.13 and before 7.0.20 allows an API-user using api-key + PKI user certificate authentication to login even if the certificate is invalid.

CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-304 CWE-304

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortinet	fortiproxy	7.0.0 — 7.0.21
fortinet	fortiproxy	7.2.0 — 7.2.14
fortinet	fortiproxy	7.4.0 — 7.4.9
fortinet	fortiproxy	7.6.0 — 7.6.2
fortinet	fortios	7.0.1 — 7.0.17
fortinet	fortios	7.2.0 — 7.2.11
fortinet	fortios	7.4.0 — 7.4.6
fortinet	fortios	All
fortinet	fortios	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-511

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-52965? +

A missing critical step in authentication vulnerability [CWE-304] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, 7.2.0 through 7.2.10, and before 7.0.16 & FortiProxy version 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, 7.2.0 through 7.2.13 and before 7.0.20 allows an API-user using api-key + PKI user certificate authentication to login even if the certificate is invalid. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-52965? +

CVE-2024-52965 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-52965? +

CVE-2024-52965 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-2024-52965? +

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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