CVE-2024-21754

Name: CVE-2024-21754
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-11T15:16:03.433+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 3.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-21754 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.47%

87.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-916

Affected Software

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

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

Timeline

Published: Jun 11, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-21754?

How severe is CVE-2024-21754?

CVE-2024-21754 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21754?

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