HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-47575
HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2024-47575

Published: October 23, 2024

EPSS:93.85%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.9th

Official Description

Fortinet FortiManager contains a missing authentication vulnerability in the fgfmd daemon that allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via specially crafted requests.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Fortinet FortiManager Missing Authentication Vulnerability

Fortinet FortiManager contains a missing authentication vulnerability in the fgfmd daemon that allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via specially crafted requests.

Added to KEV: 2024-10-23Federal patch deadline: 2024-11-13
Required Action (CISA)

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

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager's fgfmd daemon allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands through specially crafted requests. With an EPSS score of 0.93846, the likelihood of exploitation is very high, and its inclusion in CISA's KEV confirms active exploitation, making this a critical vulnerability to address immediately.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild. The flaw is remotely exploitable without authentication, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or commands.

Recommended Action

Organizations should apply the latest security updates and patches for Fortinet FortiManager to address this vulnerability. Restricting network access to the fgfmd daemon can also help reduce exposure.

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-2024-47575 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-2024-47575 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.

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
Fortinet
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

ACTIVE EXPLOITATIONConfirmed exploitation in the wild
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All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-47575
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVYES — Active Exploitation
ExploitIN THE WILD
EPSS (30d)93.85%
PublishedOct 23, 2024

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2024-47575 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
  • !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
  • !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.