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CVE-2024-50571: Execute unauthorized code or commands in Fortinet FortiOS

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-50571cvecve-2024-50571
Published: Tue Oct 14 2025 (10/14/2025, 15:23:00 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Fortinet
Product: FortiOS

Description

A heap-based buffer overflow in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, 7.2.0 through 7.2.10, 7.0.0 through 7.0.16, 6.4.0 through 6.4.15, 6.2.0 through 6.2.17, FortiManager Cloud 7.6.2, 7.4.1 through 7.4.5, 7.2.1 through 7.2.8, 7.0.1 through 7.0.13, 6.4.1 through 6.4.7, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.4.1 through 7.4.5, 7.2.1 through 7.2.8, 7.0.1 through 7.0.13, 6.4.1 through 6.4.7, FortiProxy 7.6.0, 7.4.0 through 7.4.6, 7.2.0 through 7.2.12, 7.0.0 through 7.0.19, 2.0.0 through 2.0.14, 1.2.0 through 1.2.13, 1.1.0 through 1.1.6, 1.0.0 through 1.0.7, FortiAnalyzer 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, 7.2.0 through 7.2.8, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, 6.4.0 through 6.4.15, 6.2.0 through 6.2.13, 6.0.0 through 6.0.12, FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, 7.2.0 through 7.2.9, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, 6.4.0 through 6.4.15, 6.2.0 through 6.2.13, 6.0.0 through 6.0.12 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted requests.

AI-Powered Analysis

AILast updated: 10/14/2025, 15:53:25 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-50571 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability identified in Fortinet's FortiOS and related products including FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiProxy. The vulnerability spans multiple major versions: FortiOS versions 6.0.0 through 7.6.1, FortiManager Cloud and on-premises versions, FortiAnalyzer Cloud and on-premises versions, and FortiProxy versions 1.0.0 through 7.6.0. The flaw arises from improper handling of input data in certain request processing routines, leading to a heap overflow condition. An attacker with authenticated access and high privileges can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted requests to the affected device, causing memory corruption that enables execution of arbitrary code or commands. This can lead to full compromise of the device, allowing attackers to manipulate firewall rules, intercept or redirect traffic, or disrupt network operations. The vulnerability does not require user interaction but does require prior authentication, limiting exposure to insiders or attackers who have obtained credentials. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 reflects the medium severity, balancing the high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability against the requirement for authentication. No public exploits or active exploitation campaigns have been reported yet, but the widespread use of Fortinet products in enterprise and service provider networks makes this a significant risk. The vulnerability affects critical network security infrastructure, potentially undermining perimeter defenses and network segmentation.

Potential Impact

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2024-50571 can be substantial. Fortinet products are widely deployed across Europe in government, financial services, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure sectors. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized control over firewall and VPN appliances, enabling attackers to bypass security controls, exfiltrate sensitive data, disrupt services, or establish persistent footholds within networks. Confidentiality is at high risk due to potential interception or manipulation of traffic. Integrity and availability are also threatened as attackers could alter firewall policies or cause device crashes, leading to network outages. The requirement for authenticated access somewhat limits the attack surface but does not eliminate risk, especially in environments with weak credential management or insider threats. The absence of known exploits in the wild provides a window for proactive mitigation, but the critical role of Fortinet devices in European networks means any compromise could have cascading effects on national security, business continuity, and regulatory compliance.

Mitigation Recommendations

1. Immediately inventory all Fortinet devices and identify versions affected by CVE-2024-50571. 2. Apply official patches from Fortinet as soon as they become available; monitor Fortinet advisories closely. 3. Restrict administrative access to Fortinet devices to trusted IP addresses and enforce multi-factor authentication to reduce risk of credential compromise. 4. Implement network segmentation to isolate management interfaces from general user networks. 5. Monitor device logs and network traffic for unusual activity indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected command execution or configuration changes. 6. Conduct regular credential audits and rotate passwords for administrative accounts. 7. Employ intrusion detection/prevention systems tuned to detect anomalous Fortinet device behavior. 8. Consider deploying virtual patching or compensating controls if immediate patching is not feasible. 9. Educate network administrators about the vulnerability and signs of exploitation. 10. Maintain up-to-date backups of device configurations to enable rapid recovery if compromise occurs.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
fortinet
Date Reserved
2024-10-24T11:52:14.402Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 68ee702b75ce224a0426b54d

Added to database: 10/14/2025, 3:45:47 PM

Last enriched: 10/14/2025, 3:53:25 PM

Last updated: 10/16/2025, 2:39:56 PM

Views: 13

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