FortiClientEMS 6.4-7.4: Bypass Trusted Host via SRV Channel Verification
CVE-2024-36506 Published on January 14, 2025
An improper verification of source of a communication channel vulnerability [CWE-940] in FortiClientEMS 7.4.0, 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions may allow a remote attacker to bypass the trusted host feature via session connection.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-36506 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Improper Verification of Source of a Communication Channel
The software establishes a communication channel to handle an incoming request that has been initiated by an actor, but it does not properly verify that the request is coming from the expected origin. When an attacker can successfully establish a communication channel from an untrusted origin, the attacker may be able to gain privileges and access unexpected functionality.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-36506
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Affected Versions
Fortinet FortiClientEMS:- Version 7.4.0 is affected.
- Version 7.2.0, <= 7.2.4 is affected.
- Version 7.0.0, <= 7.0.13 is affected.
- Version 6.4.7, <= 6.4.9 is affected.
- Version 6.4.0, <= 6.4.4 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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