CVE-2024-36504

Name: CVE-2024-36504
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-14T14:15:30.433+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-36504 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds read vulnerability [CWE-125] in FortiOS SSLVPN web portal versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.8, 7.0 all verisons, and 6.4 all versions may allow an authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service on the SSLVPN web portal via a specially crafted URL.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability [CWE-125] in FortiOS SSLVPN web portal versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.8, 7.0 all verisons, and 6.4 all versions may allow an authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service on the SSLVPN web portal via a specially crafted URL.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.69%

48.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 6.4.0, < 7.2.9
Fortinet	Fortios	>= 7.4.0, < 7.4.5

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-473Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 14, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36504?

How severe is CVE-2024-36504?

CVE-2024-36504 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36504?

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