How severe is CVE-2024-21753?

CVE-2024-21753 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-21753 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21753?

CVE-2024-21753 affects Fortinet Forticlient Endpoint Management Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21753?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-21753 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-21753 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19367.

When was CVE-2024-21753 published?

CVE-2024-21753 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-21753

CVE-2024-21753 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient Endpoint Management Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19367
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Fortinet Forticlient Endpoint Management Server
Published: 2024-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Fortinet FortiClientEMS versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, 6.4.0 through 6.4.9, 6.2.0 through 6.2.9, 6.0.0 through 6.0.8, 1.2.1 through 1.2.5 allows attacker to perform a denial of service, read or write a limited number of files via specially crafted HTTP requests

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21753?: A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Fortinet FortiClientEMS versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, 6.4.0 through 6.4.9, 6.2.0 through 6.2.9, 6.0.0 through 6.0.8, 1.2.1 through 1.2.5 allows attacker to perform a denial of service, read or write a limited number of files via specially crafted HTTP requests
How severe is CVE-2024-21753?: CVE-2024-21753 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-21753 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-21753?: CVE-2024-21753 affects Fortinet Forticlient Endpoint Management Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21753?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-21753 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-21753 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19367.
When was CVE-2024-21753 published?: CVE-2024-21753 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-362

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_endpoint_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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