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CVE-2024-33504

4.1 · MEDIUM

A use of hard-coded cryptographic key to encrypt sensitive data vulnerability [CWE-321] in FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, 7.2.0 through 7.2.9, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all vers…

Published Feb 11, 2025CWE-321EPSS 0.30%

Overview

CVE-2024-33504 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 11, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A use of hard-coded cryptographic key to encrypt sensitive data vulnerability [CWE-321] in FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, 7.2.0 through 7.2.9, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions may allow an attacker with JSON API access permissions to decrypt some secrets even if the 'private-data-encryption' setting is enabled.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-33504?

CVE-2024-33504 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 11, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-33504?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-33504?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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