CRITICAL CVSS 9.8
Published: 2024-02-09

CVE-2024-21762

fortinet fortiproxy Security Advisory (CVE-2024-21762)
↗ Official NIST NVD Record
Technical Writeup & Proof-of-Concept Exploit Dossier
🔬 Deep Technical Breakdown ⚡ Verified PoC Available

Fortinet FortiOS SSL-VPN Out-of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution

Author: FortiGuard PSIRT Team • Source: Fortinet FortiGuard Labs

CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2024-21762 impacting fortinet fortiproxy. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.6, FortiOS 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, FortiOS 6.4.0 through 6.4.14, FortiOS 6.2.0 through 6.2.15, FortiOS 6.0 all versions, FortiProxy 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, FortiProxy 7.2.0 through 7.2.8, FortiProxy 7.0.0 through 7.0.14, FortiProxy 2.0.0 through 2.0.13, FortiProxy 01.02 all versions, FortiProxy 1.2 all versions, FortiProxy 01.01 all versions, FortiProxy 1.1 all versions, FortiProxy 01.00 all versions allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted requests

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product fortinet / fortiproxy
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-787

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2024-21762 impacting fortinet fortiproxy.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2024-21762.yaml
id: cve-2024-21762

info:
  name: fortinet fortiproxy - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: critical
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2024-21762 affecting fortinet fortiproxy.
    Evaluation: A out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.6, FortiOS 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, FortiOS 6.4.0 ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2024-21762
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 9.8
    cve-id: CVE-2024-21762
    cwe-id: CWE-787
  tags: cve,cve-2024-21762,fortinet,fortiproxy,critical

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "fortiproxy"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2024-21762.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2024-21762
# Target: fortinet fortiproxy | CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2024-21762 (fortinet fortiproxy)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against fortinet fortiproxy scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2024-21762.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2024-21762
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install fortiproxy 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade fortiproxy 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update fortiproxy

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i fortiproxy 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i fortiproxy

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2024-21762 in fortinet fortiproxy?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update fortinet fortiproxy packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2024-21762?

A verified technical Proof of Concept (PoC) writeup is tracked in this dossier above.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2024-21762?

CVE-2024-21762 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.8
CRITICAL SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2024-21762
Weakness CWE-787
Vendor fortinet
Product fortiproxy
Published 2024-02-09
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H