How severe is CVE-2024-31487?

CVE-2024-31487 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-31487 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-31487?

CVE-2024-31487 affects Fortinet Fortisandbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-31487?

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

Does CVE-2024-31487 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-31487 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-29367.

When was CVE-2024-31487 published?

CVE-2024-31487 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-31487

CVE-2024-31487 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortisandbox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-29367
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Fortinet Fortisandbox
Published: 2024-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox 4.4.0 through 4.4.4, FortiSandbox 4.2.1 through 4.2.6, FortiSandbox 4.0 all versions, FortiSandbox 3.2 all versions, FortiSandbox 3.1 all versions, FortiSandbox 3.0 all versions, FortiSandbox 2.5 all versions, FortiSandbox 2.4 all versions allows attacker to information disclosure via crafted http requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-31487?: A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox 4.4.0 through 4.4.4, FortiSandbox 4.2.1 through 4.2.6, FortiSandbox 4.0 all versions, FortiSandbox 3.2 all versions, FortiSandbox 3.1 all versions, FortiSandbox 3.0 all versions, FortiSandbox 2.5 all versions, FortiSandbox 2.4 all versions allows attacker to information disclosure via crafted http requests.
How severe is CVE-2024-31487?: CVE-2024-31487 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-31487 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-31487?: CVE-2024-31487 affects Fortinet Fortisandbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-31487?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-31487 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-31487 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-29367.
When was CVE-2024-31487 published?: CVE-2024-31487 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-060

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisandbox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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