How severe is CVE-2024-36506?

CVE-2024-36506 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-36506 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36506?

CVE-2024-36506 primarily affects Fortinet Forticlientems. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36506?

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

Does CVE-2024-36506 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-36506 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36368.

When was CVE-2024-36506 published?

CVE-2024-36506 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-36506

CVE-2024-36506 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlientems with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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-940.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36368
Weakness: CWE-940
Affected product: Fortinet Forticlientems
Published: 2025-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper verification of source of a communication channel vulnerability [CWE-940] in FortiClientEMS 7.4.0, 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions may allow a remote attacker to bypass the trusted host feature via session connection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36506?: An improper verification of source of a communication channel vulnerability [CWE-940] in FortiClientEMS 7.4.0, 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions may allow a remote attacker to bypass the trusted host feature via session connection.
How severe is CVE-2024-36506?: CVE-2024-36506 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-36506 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-36506?: CVE-2024-36506 primarily affects Fortinet Forticlientems. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36506?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-36506 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-36506 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36368.
When was CVE-2024-36506 published?: CVE-2024-36506 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-078

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlientems:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlientems:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlientems_cloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlientems_cloud:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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