How severe is CVE-2024-36509?

CVE-2024-36509 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-36509 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36509?

CVE-2024-36509 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiweb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36509?

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

Does CVE-2024-36509 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-36509 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36134.

When was CVE-2024-36509 published?

CVE-2024-36509 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-36509

CVE-2024-36509 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiweb 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-497.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36134
Weakness: CWE-497
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiweb
Published: 2024-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exposure of sensitive system information to an unauthorized control sphere vulnerability [CWE-497] in FortiWeb version 7.6.0, version 7.4.3 and below, version 7.2.10 and below, version 7.0.10 and below, version 6.3.23 and below may allow an authenticated attacker to access the encrypted passwords of other administrators via the "Log Access Event" logs page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36509?: An exposure of sensitive system information to an unauthorized control sphere vulnerability [CWE-497] in FortiWeb version 7.6.0, version 7.4.3 and below, version 7.2.10 and below, version 7.0.10 and below, version 6.3.23 and below may allow an authenticated attacker to access the encrypted passwords of other administrators via the "Log Access Event" logs page.
How severe is CVE-2024-36509?: CVE-2024-36509 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-36509 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-36509?: CVE-2024-36509 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiweb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36509?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-36509 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-36509 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36134.
When was CVE-2024-36509 published?: CVE-2024-36509 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-180

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiweb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiweb:7.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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