How severe is CVE-2024-48891?

CVE-2024-48891 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-48891 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-48891?

CVE-2024-48891 affects Fortinet Fortisoar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-48891?

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-2024-48891 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-48891 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55035.

When was CVE-2024-48891 published?

CVE-2024-48891 was published on 2025-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-48891

CVE-2024-48891 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortisoar with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-55035
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Fortinet Fortisoar
Published: 2025-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in FortiSOAR 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, 7.5.0 through 7.5.1, 7.4 all versions, 7.3 all versions may allow an attacker who has already obtained a non-login low privileged shell access (via another hypothetical vulnerability) to perform a local privilege escalation via crafted commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-48891?: An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in FortiSOAR 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, 7.5.0 through 7.5.1, 7.4 all versions, 7.3 all versions may allow an attacker who has already obtained a non-login low privileged shell access (via another hypothetical vulnerability) to perform a local privilege escalation via crafted commands.
How severe is CVE-2024-48891?: CVE-2024-48891 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-48891 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-48891?: CVE-2024-48891 affects Fortinet Fortisoar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-48891?: 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-2024-48891 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-48891 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55035.
When was CVE-2024-48891 published?: CVE-2024-48891 was published on 2025-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-412

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisoar:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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