CVE-2021-24007

Name: CVE-2021-24007
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-09T19:15:08.133+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24007 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple improper neutralization of special elements of SQL commands vulnerabilities in FortiMail before 6.4.4 may allow a non-authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted HTTP requests.. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple improper neutralization of special elements of SQL commands vulnerabilities in FortiMail before 6.4.4 may allow a non-authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted HTTP requests.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.43%

69.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortimail	<= 5.4.12
Fortinet	Fortimail	>= 5.6.1, < 6.0.11
Fortinet	Fortimail	>= 6.2.0, < 6.2.7
Fortinet	Fortimail	>= 6.4.0, < 6.4.4

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-012Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-21-012Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 9, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24007?

How severe is CVE-2021-24007?

CVE-2021-24007 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24007?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST