How severe is CVE-2024-45331?

CVE-2024-45331 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-45331 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45331?

CVE-2024-45331 primarily affects Fortinet Fortianalyzer. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45331?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-45331 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45331 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41276.

When was CVE-2024-45331 published?

CVE-2024-45331 was published on 2025-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45331

CVE-2024-45331 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortianalyzer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41276
Weakness: CWE-266
Affected product: Fortinet Fortianalyzer
Published: 2025-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A incorrect privilege assignment in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, 7.2.0 through 7.2.5, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, 6.4.0 through 6.4.15, FortiManager versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.5, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, 6.4.0 through 6.4.15, FortiAnalyzer Cloud versions 7.4.1 through 7.4.2, 7.2.1 through 7.2.6, 7.0.1 through 7.0.13, 6.4.1 through 6.4.7 allows attacker to escalate privilege via specific shell commands

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45331?: A incorrect privilege assignment in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, 7.2.0 through 7.2.5, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, 6.4.0 through 6.4.15, FortiManager versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.5, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, 6.4.0 through 6.4.15, FortiAnalyzer Cloud versions 7.4.1 through 7.4.2, 7.2.1 through 7.2.6, 7.0.1 through 7.0.13, 6.4.1 through 6.4.7 allows attacker to escalate privilege via specific shell commands
How severe is CVE-2024-45331?: CVE-2024-45331 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-45331 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45331?: CVE-2024-45331 primarily affects Fortinet Fortianalyzer. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45331?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-45331 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45331 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41276.
When was CVE-2024-45331 published?: CVE-2024-45331 was published on 2025-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-127

Affected products (4)

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

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