How severe is CVE-2024-21761?

CVE-2024-21761 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-21761 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21761?

CVE-2024-21761 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiportal. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21761?

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

Does CVE-2024-21761 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-21761 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19375.

When was CVE-2024-21761 published?

CVE-2024-21761 was published on 2024-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-21761

CVE-2024-21761 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiportal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19375
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiportal
Published: 2024-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper authorization vulnerability [CWE-285] in FortiPortal version 7.2.0, and versions 7.0.6 and below reports may allow a user to download other organizations reports via modification in the request payload.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21761?: An improper authorization vulnerability [CWE-285] in FortiPortal version 7.2.0, and versions 7.0.6 and below reports may allow a user to download other organizations reports via modification in the request payload.
How severe is CVE-2024-21761?: CVE-2024-21761 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-21761 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-21761?: CVE-2024-21761 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiportal. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21761?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-21761 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-21761 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19375.
When was CVE-2024-21761 published?: CVE-2024-21761 was published on 2024-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-016

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiportal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiportal:7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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