What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-36506?

CVE-2024-36506 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.7 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Which versions of Forticlientems are affected by CVE-2024-36506?

CVE-2024-36506 is a low-severity vulnerability (CVSS 3.7). The limited severity suggests constrained impact, typically requiring specific conditions or local access for exploitation.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-36506?

During next maintenance window: Apply vendor patches when convenient. Monitor vendor channels for updates.

Forticlientems CVE-2024-36506

LOW

Improper Verification of Source of a Communication Channel (CWE-940)

2025-01-14 psirt@fortinet.com

Authentication Bypass Forticlientems Forticlientems Cloud

3.7

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

3.7 LOW

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:03 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 14, 2025 - 14:15 nvd

LOW 3.7

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-940. 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. Affected products include: Fortinet Forticlientems, Fortinet Forticlientems Cloud. Version information: through 7.2.4.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.