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CVE-2024-50566VulnerabilityPublished Updated

CVE-2024-50566: Fortinet FortiManager · Execute unauthorized code or commands

Affects Fortinet FortiManagerSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.2 High.

Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.2High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 65% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:U/RC:X

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 14 Jan 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Fortinet FortiManagerAffected
  • =7.6.0
  • =7.4.0
  • =7.2.1
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

1. Immediately restrict access to FortiManager management interfaces to trusted administrators via network segmentation and firewall rules. 2. Enforce strong authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), to reduce risk from compromised credentials. 3. Monitor FortiManager logs and network traffic for unusual FGFM request patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. 4. Apply principle of least privilege to administrator accounts to limit the scope of potential exploitation. 5. Regularly audit and rotate administrative credentials to prevent unauthorized access. 6. Stay informed on Fortinet security advisories and apply official patches or updates as soon as they become available. 7. Consider deploying intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures targeting FGFM anomalies. 8. Conduct internal penetration testing and vulnerability assessments focusing on FortiManager appliances to identify potential exposure. 9. If possible, isolate FortiManager from direct internet exposure to minimize attack surface. 10. Prepare incident response plans specifically addressing potential FortiManager compromise scenarios.

Description

CVE-2024-50566 is a high-severity OS command injection vulnerability affecting multiple versions of Fortinet FortiManager and FortiManager Cloud. It allows an authenticated remote attacker with high privileges to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted FGFM requests. The flaw exists due to improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands. Exploitation does not require user interaction but does require authentication. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. No known exploits in the wild have been reported yet. European organizations using FortiManager for centralized network management could face significant risks if exploited. Timely patching and strict access controls are critical to mitigate this threat. Fortinet has not yet published patches as of the provided data. Organizations should monitor for updates and apply them promptly once available.

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