How severe is CVE-2024-40587?

CVE-2024-40587 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-40587 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40587?

CVE-2024-40587 affects Fortinet Fortivoice. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40587?

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

Does CVE-2024-40587 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-40587 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38794.

When was CVE-2024-40587 published?

CVE-2024-40587 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-40587

CVE-2024-40587 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortivoice with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38794
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Fortinet Fortivoice
Published: 2025-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in Fortinet FortiVoice version 7.0.0 through 7.0.4 and before 6.4.9 allows an authenticated privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted CLI requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40587?: An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in Fortinet FortiVoice version 7.0.0 through 7.0.4 and before 6.4.9 allows an authenticated privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted CLI requests.
How severe is CVE-2024-40587?: CVE-2024-40587 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-40587 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-40587?: CVE-2024-40587 affects Fortinet Fortivoice. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40587?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-40587 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-40587 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38794.
When was CVE-2024-40587 published?: CVE-2024-40587 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-304

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortivoice:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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