How severe is CVE-2024-48885?

CVE-2024-48885 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-48885 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-48885?

CVE-2024-48885 primarily affects Fortinet Fortirecorder. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-48885?

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

Does CVE-2024-48885 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-48885 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43233.

When was CVE-2024-48885 published?

CVE-2024-48885 was published on 2025-01-16 and last updated on 2026-07-08.

CVE-2024-48885

CVE-2024-48885 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortirecorder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43233
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Fortinet Fortirecorder
Published: 2025-01-16
Last modified: 2026-07-08

Description

A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiRecorder 7.2.0 through 7.2.1, FortiRecorder 7.0.0 through 7.0.4, FortiVoice 7.0.0 through 7.0.4, FortiVoice 6.4.0 through 6.4.9, FortiVoice 6.0 all versions, FortiWeb 7.6.0, FortiWeb 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, FortiWeb 7.2 all versions, FortiWeb 7.0 all versions, FortiWeb 6.4 all versions allows attacker to escalate privilege via specially crafted packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-48885?: A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiRecorder 7.2.0 through 7.2.1, FortiRecorder 7.0.0 through 7.0.4, FortiVoice 7.0.0 through 7.0.4, FortiVoice 6.4.0 through 6.4.9, FortiVoice 6.0 all versions, FortiWeb 7.6.0, FortiWeb 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, FortiWeb 7.2 all versions, FortiWeb 7.0 all versions, FortiWeb 6.4 all versions allows attacker to escalate privilege via specially crafted packets.
How severe is CVE-2024-48885?: CVE-2024-48885 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-48885 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-48885?: CVE-2024-48885 primarily affects Fortinet Fortirecorder. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-48885?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-48885 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-48885 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43233.
When was CVE-2024-48885 published?: CVE-2024-48885 was published on 2025-01-16 and last updated on 2026-07-08.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-259

Affected products (4)

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

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