LOW CVSS 2.3
Published: 2025-05-28

CVE-2024-54020

fortinet fortimanager Security Advisory (CVE-2024-54020)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2024-54020 impacting fortinet fortimanager. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 2.3 (LOW).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A missing authorization in Fortinet FortiManager versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.1, and versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.7 may allow an authenticated attacker to overwrite global threat feeds via crafted update requests.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
High (PR:H)
Administrative credentials required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product fortinet / fortimanager
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-862

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-2024-54020 impacting fortinet fortimanager.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2024-54020.yaml
id: cve-2024-54020

info:
  name: fortinet fortimanager - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: low
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2024-54020 affecting fortinet fortimanager.
    Evaluation: A missing authorization in Fortinet FortiManager versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.1, and versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.7 may allow an authenticated attacker to...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2024-54020
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 2.3
    cve-id: CVE-2024-54020
    cwe-id: CWE-862
  tags: cve,cve-2024-54020,fortinet,fortimanager,low

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "fortimanager"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2024-54020.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2024-54020
# Target: fortinet fortimanager | CVSS: 2.3 (LOW)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2024-54020 (fortinet fortimanager)...")
    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 fortimanager 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-2024-54020.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2024-54020
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install fortimanager 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade fortimanager 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update fortimanager

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

# 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.

🔗 Verified Technical References

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2024-54020 in fortinet fortimanager?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update fortinet fortimanager 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-2024-54020?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2024-54020?

CVE-2024-54020 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 2.3 (LOW). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
2.3
LOW SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2024-54020
Weakness CWE-862
Vendor fortinet
Product fortimanager
Published 2025-05-28
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N