Is CVE-2024-23113 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-23113 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2024-23113 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2024-23113 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-23113?

CVE-2024-23113 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2024-23113

Published: October 9, 2024

EPSS:51.81%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:97.8th

Official Description

Fortinet FortiOS, FortiPAM, FortiProxy, and FortiWeb contain a format string vulnerability that allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via specially crafted requests.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Fortinet Multiple Products Format String Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2024-10-09Federal patch deadline: 2024-10-30

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This format string vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS, FortiPAM, FortiProxy, and FortiWeb allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands. With an EPSS score of 0.51813, there is a high likelihood of exploitation. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog confirms it is actively exploited.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. It is remotely exploitable by an unauthenticated attacker via specially crafted requests.

Recommended Action

Administrators should apply the latest security updates for Fortinet FortiOS, FortiPAM, FortiProxy, and FortiWeb. Implement network segmentation and restrict access to these devices to trusted sources.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-23113 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2024-23113 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.