How severe is CVE-2024-54020?

CVE-2024-54020 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-54020 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-54020?

CVE-2024-54020 affects Fortinet Fortimanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-54020?

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

Does CVE-2024-54020 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-54020 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54606.

When was CVE-2024-54020 published?

CVE-2024-54020 was published on 2025-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-54020

CVE-2024-54020 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortimanager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54606
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Fortinet Fortimanager
Published: 2025-05-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A missing authorization in Fortinet FortiManager versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.1, and versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.7 may allow an authenticated attacker to overwrite global threat feeds via crafted update requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-54020?: A missing authorization in Fortinet FortiManager versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.1, and versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.7 may allow an authenticated attacker to overwrite global threat feeds via crafted update requests.
How severe is CVE-2024-54020?: CVE-2024-54020 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-54020 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-54020?: CVE-2024-54020 affects Fortinet Fortimanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-54020?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-54020 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-54020 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54606.
When was CVE-2024-54020 published?: CVE-2024-54020 was published on 2025-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-023

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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