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CVE-2024-21762

Exploited

FortiOS - Firewall

Fortinet CVSS 9.8 Updated March 16, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A critical vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS allows an attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted requests, potentially leading to a complete system compromise. Affected versions include FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.6, and others, making it essential to apply the latest security patches to prevent exploitation."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Firmware Image
Target Asset FortiOS
Standard Path Global Firmware

Manual Verification Required

This is a non-Windows asset (Fortinet). Use the target asset details above to verify your version against vendor advisories.

Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Likely

Moderate to High

Internal Work Notes

Apply Fortinet security patch for CVE-2024-21762 to prevent code execution vulnerability in FortiOS

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Intelligence Sources

Scope of Impact

Fortinet FortiosFortinet Fortiproxy

Original NVD Description

"A out-of-bounds write in Fortinet FortiOS versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.6, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, 6.4.0 through 6.4.14, 6.2.0 through 6.2.15, 6.0.0 through 6.0.17, FortiProxy versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.8, 7.0.0 through 7.0.14, 2.0.0 through 2.0.13, 1.2.0 through 1.2.13, 1.1.0 through 1.1.6, 1.0.0 through 1.0.7 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted requests"

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