How severe is CVE-2024-33508?

CVE-2024-33508 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-33508 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-33508?

CVE-2024-33508 affects Fortinet Forticlient Enterprise Management Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-33508?

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-2024-33508 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-33508 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31246.

When was CVE-2024-33508 published?

CVE-2024-33508 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-33508

CVE-2024-33508 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient Enterprise Management Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-31246
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Fortinet Forticlient Enterprise Management Server
Published: 2024-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-77] in Fortinet FortiClientEMS 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.12 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute limited and temporary operations on the underlying database via crafted requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-33508?: An improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-77] in Fortinet FortiClientEMS 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.12 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute limited and temporary operations on the underlying database via crafted requests.
How severe is CVE-2024-33508?: CVE-2024-33508 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-33508 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-33508?: CVE-2024-33508 affects Fortinet Forticlient Enterprise Management Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-33508?: 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-2024-33508 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-33508 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31246.
When was CVE-2024-33508 published?: CVE-2024-33508 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-123

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient_enterprise_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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