How severe is CVE-2024-56497?

CVE-2024-56497 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-56497 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-56497?

CVE-2024-56497 primarily affects Fortinet Fortimail. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56497?

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

Does CVE-2024-56497 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-56497 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53173.

When was CVE-2024-56497 published?

CVE-2024-56497 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-56497

CVE-2024-56497 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortimail with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53173
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Fortinet Fortimail
Published: 2025-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiMail versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.4 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.7, FortiRecorder versions 7.0.0 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.4 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via the CLI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56497?: An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') in Fortinet FortiMail versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.4 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.7, FortiRecorder versions 7.0.0 and 6.4.0 through 6.4.4 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via the CLI.
How severe is CVE-2024-56497?: CVE-2024-56497 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-56497 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-56497?: CVE-2024-56497 primarily affects Fortinet Fortimail. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56497?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-56497 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-56497 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53173.
When was CVE-2024-56497 published?: CVE-2024-56497 was published on 2025-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-170

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimail:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortirecorder:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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