How severe is CVE-2024-23106?

CVE-2024-23106 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-23106 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23106?

CVE-2024-23106 affects Fortinet Forticlientems. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23106?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-23106 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23106 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20631.

When was CVE-2024-23106 published?

CVE-2024-23106 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23106

CVE-2024-23106 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlientems with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-20631
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Fortinet Forticlientems
Published: 2025-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts [CWE-307] in FortiClientEMS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.4 and before 7.0.10 allows an unauthenticated attacker to try a brute force attack against the FortiClientEMS console via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23106?: An improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts [CWE-307] in FortiClientEMS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.4 and before 7.0.10 allows an unauthenticated attacker to try a brute force attack against the FortiClientEMS console via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.
How severe is CVE-2024-23106?: CVE-2024-23106 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-23106 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23106?: CVE-2024-23106 affects Fortinet Forticlientems. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23106?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-23106 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23106 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20631.
When was CVE-2024-23106 published?: CVE-2024-23106 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-476

Affected products (1)

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