How severe is CVE-2024-36508?

CVE-2024-36508 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-36508 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36508?

CVE-2024-36508 primarily affects Fortinet Fortimanager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36508?

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

Does CVE-2024-36508 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-36508 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4979.

When was CVE-2024-36508 published?

CVE-2024-36508 was published on 2025-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-36508

CVE-2024-36508 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortimanager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. 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 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-4979
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Fortinet Fortimanager
Published: 2025-02-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability [CWE-22] in Fortinet FortiManager version 7.4.0 through 7.4.2 and before 7.2.5 and Fortinet FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.0 through 7.4.2 and before 7.2.5 CLI allows an authenticated admin user with diagnose privileges to delete files on the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36508?: An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability [CWE-22] in Fortinet FortiManager version 7.4.0 through 7.4.2 and before 7.2.5 and Fortinet FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.0 through 7.4.2 and before 7.2.5 CLI allows an authenticated admin user with diagnose privileges to delete files on the system.
How severe is CVE-2024-36508?: CVE-2024-36508 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-36508 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-36508?: CVE-2024-36508 primarily affects Fortinet Fortimanager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36508?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-36508 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-36508 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4979.
When was CVE-2024-36508 published?: CVE-2024-36508 was published on 2025-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-147

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortianalyzer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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