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CVE-2024-21762

CISA KEV

Published February 9, 2024 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

Fortinet FortiOS contains an out-of-bound write vulnerability that allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute code or commands via specially crafted HTTP requests.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
FortinetFortiOS

Patch Status

Patch by 2024-02-16

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2024-21762.