Is CVE-2024-48886 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-48886 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-48886 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-48886 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-48886?

CVE-2024-48886 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-48886

CWE-1390Published: January 14, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A weak authentication in Fortinet FortiOS versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, 7.2.0 through 7.2.8, 7.0.0 through 7.0.15, 6.4.0 through 6.4.15, FortiProxy versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, 7.2.0 through 7.2.10, 7.0.0 through 7.0.17, 2.0.0 through 2.0.14, FortiManager versions 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, 7.4.1 through 7.4.3, FortiManager Cloud versions 7.4.1 through 7.4.3, FortiAnalyzer Cloud versions 7.4.1 through 7.4.3 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via a brute-force attack.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-48886 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.