How severe is CVE-2024-48889?

CVE-2024-48889 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-48889 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-48889?

CVE-2024-48889 primarily affects Fortinet Fortimanager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-48889?

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-2024-48889 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-48889 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43222.

When was CVE-2024-48889 published?

CVE-2024-48889 was published on 2024-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-48889

CVE-2024-48889 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortimanager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43222
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Fortinet Fortimanager
Published: 2024-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in FortiManager version 7.6.0, version 7.4.4 and below, version 7.2.7 and below, version 7.0.12 and below, version 6.4.14 and below and FortiManager Cloud version 7.4.4 and below, version 7.2.7 to 7.2.1, version 7.0.12 to 7.0.1 may allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute unauthorized code via FGFM crafted requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-48889?: An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in FortiManager version 7.6.0, version 7.4.4 and below, version 7.2.7 and below, version 7.0.12 and below, version 6.4.14 and below and FortiManager Cloud version 7.4.4 and below, version 7.2.7 to 7.2.1, version 7.0.12 to 7.0.1 may allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute unauthorized code via FGFM crafted requests.
How severe is CVE-2024-48889?: CVE-2024-48889 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-48889 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-48889?: CVE-2024-48889 primarily affects Fortinet Fortimanager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-48889?: 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-2024-48889 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-48889 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43222.
When was CVE-2024-48889 published?: CVE-2024-48889 was published on 2024-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-425

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanager:7.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanager_cloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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