How severe is CVE-2024-35282?

CVE-2024-35282 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-35282 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-35282?

CVE-2024-35282 affects Fortinet Forticlient. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-35282?

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

Does CVE-2024-35282 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-35282 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-35258.

When was CVE-2024-35282 published?

CVE-2024-35282 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-35282

CVE-2024-35282 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-35258
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Fortinet Forticlient
Published: 2024-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A cleartext storage of sensitive information in memory vulnerability [CWE-316] affecting FortiClient VPN iOS 7.2 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions, 6.2 all versions, 6.0 all versions may allow an unauthenticated attacker that has physical access to a jailbroken device to obtain cleartext passwords via keychain dump.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-35282?: A cleartext storage of sensitive information in memory vulnerability [CWE-316] affecting FortiClient VPN iOS 7.2 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions, 6.2 all versions, 6.0 all versions may allow an unauthenticated attacker that has physical access to a jailbroken device to obtain cleartext passwords via keychain dump.
How severe is CVE-2024-35282?: CVE-2024-35282 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-35282 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-35282?: CVE-2024-35282 affects Fortinet Forticlient. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-35282?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-35282 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-35282 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-35258.
When was CVE-2024-35282 published?: CVE-2024-35282 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-139

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient:*:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*

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