How severe is CVE-2024-31493?

CVE-2024-31493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-31493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-31493?

CVE-2024-31493 affects Fortinet Fortisoar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-31493?

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

Does CVE-2024-31493 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-31493 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-29373.

When was CVE-2024-31493 published?

CVE-2024-31493 was published on 2024-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-31493

CVE-2024-31493 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortisoar with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-212.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-29373
Weakness: CWE-212
Affected product: Fortinet Fortisoar
Published: 2024-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper removal of sensitive information before storage or transfer vulnerability [CWE-212] in FortiSOAR version 7.3.0, version 7.2.2 and below, version 7.0.3 and below may allow an authenticated low privileged user to read Connector passwords in plain-text via HTTP responses.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-31493?: An improper removal of sensitive information before storage or transfer vulnerability [CWE-212] in FortiSOAR version 7.3.0, version 7.2.2 and below, version 7.0.3 and below may allow an authenticated low privileged user to read Connector passwords in plain-text via HTTP responses.
How severe is CVE-2024-31493?: CVE-2024-31493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-31493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-31493?: CVE-2024-31493 affects Fortinet Fortisoar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-31493?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-31493 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-31493 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-29373.
When was CVE-2024-31493 published?: CVE-2024-31493 was published on 2024-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-052

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisoar:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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