How severe is CVE-2024-54019?

CVE-2024-54019 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-54019 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-54019?

CVE-2024-54019 primarily affects Fortinet Forticlient. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-54019?

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

Does CVE-2024-54019 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-54019 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-17801.

When was CVE-2024-54019 published?

CVE-2024-54019 was published on 2025-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-54019

CVE-2024-54019 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Forticlient with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-297.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-17801
Weakness: CWE-297
Affected product: Fortinet Forticlient
Published: 2025-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A improper validation of certificate with host mismatch in Fortinet FortiClientWindows version 7.4.0, versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.6, and 7.0 all versions allow an unauthorized attacker to redirect VPN connections via DNS spoofing or another form of redirection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-54019?: A improper validation of certificate with host mismatch in Fortinet FortiClientWindows version 7.4.0, versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.6, and 7.0 all versions allow an unauthorized attacker to redirect VPN connections via DNS spoofing or another form of redirection.
How severe is CVE-2024-54019?: CVE-2024-54019 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-54019 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-54019?: CVE-2024-54019 primarily affects Fortinet Forticlient. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-54019?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-54019 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-54019 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-17801.
When was CVE-2024-54019 published?: CVE-2024-54019 was published on 2025-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-365

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:forticlient:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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