How severe is CVE-2024-55597?

CVE-2024-55597 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-55597 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-55597?

CVE-2024-55597 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiweb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-55597?

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

Does CVE-2024-55597 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-55597 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54267.

When was CVE-2024-55597 published?

CVE-2024-55597 was published on 2025-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-55597

CVE-2024-55597 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiweb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54267
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiweb
Published: 2025-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Fortinet FortiWeb versions 7.0.0 through 7.6.0 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-55597?: A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Fortinet FortiWeb versions 7.0.0 through 7.6.0 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests.
How severe is CVE-2024-55597?: CVE-2024-55597 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-55597 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-55597?: CVE-2024-55597 primarily affects Fortinet Fortiweb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-55597?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-55597 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-55597 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54267.
When was CVE-2024-55597 published?: CVE-2024-55597 was published on 2025-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-439

Affected products (2)

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

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