What is CVE-2024-21754?

CVE-2024-21754 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortios, classified under Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort. CVSS score: 1.8/10. Published 2024-06-11.

How severe is CVE-2024-21754?

Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 1.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2024-21754 known to be exploited?

5 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Fortinet Fortios

CVE-2024-21754

A use of password hash with insufficient computational effort vulnerability [CWE-916] affecting FortiOS version 7.4.3 and below, 7.2 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions and FortiProxy version 7.4.2 and below, 7.2 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 2.0 all versions may allow a privileged attacker with super-admin profile and CLI access to decrypting the backup file.

EPSS: 0.035 (87.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 1.8 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Fortinet Fortios — versions 7.4.0, 7.2.0, 7.0.0
Fortinet Fortiproxy — versions 7.4.0, 7.2.0, 7.0.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-916 — Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

psirt@fortinet.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21754?: CVE-2024-21754 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortios, classified under Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort. CVSS score: 1.8/10. Published 2024-06-11.
How severe is CVE-2024-21754?: Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 1.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-21754 known to be exploited?: 5 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.