How severe is CVE-2024-21754?

CVE-2024-21754 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 1.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-21754 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21754?

CVE-2024-21754 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiproxy. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21754?

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

Does CVE-2024-21754 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-21754 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19368.

When was CVE-2024-21754 published?

CVE-2024-21754 was published on 2024-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-21754

CVE-2024-21754 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiproxy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 1.8. 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-916.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 1.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19368
Weakness: CWE-916
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiproxy
Published: 2024-06-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A use of password hash with insufficient computational effort vulnerability [CWE-916] affecting FortiOS version 7.4.3 and below, 7.2 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions and FortiProxy version 7.4.2 and below, 7.2 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 2.0 all versions may allow a privileged attacker with super-admin profile and CLI access to decrypting the backup file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21754?: A use of password hash with insufficient computational effort vulnerability [CWE-916] affecting FortiOS version 7.4.3 and below, 7.2 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions and FortiProxy version 7.4.2 and below, 7.2 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 2.0 all versions may allow a privileged attacker with super-admin profile and CLI access to decrypting the backup file.
How severe is CVE-2024-21754?: CVE-2024-21754 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 1.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-21754 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-21754?: CVE-2024-21754 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiproxy. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21754?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-21754 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-21754 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19368.
When was CVE-2024-21754 published?: CVE-2024-21754 was published on 2024-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-423

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiproxy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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