CVE-2024-54018

Name: CVE-2024-54018
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-11T15:15:43.113+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 9.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-54018 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS Command vulnerabilities [CWE-78] in FortiSandbox before 4.4.5 allows a privileged attacker to execute unauthorized commands via crafted requests.. EPSS estimates a 9.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS Command vulnerabilities [CWE-78] in FortiSandbox before 4.4.5 allows a privileged attacker to execute unauthorized commands via crafted requests.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

9.24%

94.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortisandbox	>= 3.2.0, < 4.4.6

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-110Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 11, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-54018?

How severe is CVE-2024-54018?

CVE-2024-54018 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 9.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-54018?

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