CVE-2024-40587

Name: CVE-2024-40587
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-14T14:15:31.027+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-40587 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in Fortinet FortiVoice version 7.0.0 through 7.0.4 and before 6.4.9 allows an authenticated privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted CLI requests.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in Fortinet FortiVoice version 7.0.0 through 7.0.4 and before 6.4.9 allows an authenticated privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted CLI requests.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.62%

45.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortivoice	>= 6.0.0, < 6.4.10
Fortinet	Fortivoice	>= 7.0.0, < 7.0.5

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-304Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40587?

How severe is CVE-2024-40587?

CVE-2024-40587 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40587?

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Source: NVD / NIST