Fortimanager
CVE-2024-50566
HIGH
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization OS command sanitization, avoid shell exec
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 1 tactic: Execution The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.34%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could execute arbitrary operating system commands on the host by sending crafted requests to the affected application. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026
A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager Cloud 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiManager Cloud 7.4.0 through 7.4.4,. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Avoid passing user input to shell commands. Use language-specific APIs instead of shell execution. Apply strict input validation with allowlists.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability is classified as OS Command Injection (CWE-78), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the host. A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager Cloud 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiManager Cloud 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, FortiManager Cloud 7.2.2 through 7.2.7, FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, FortiManager 7.2.1 through 7.2.8 may allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute unauthorized code via FGFM crafted requests. Affected products include: Fortinet Fortimanager, Fortinet Fortimanager Cloud. Version information: through 7.6.1.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager Cloud 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiManager Cloud 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, FortiManager Cloud 7.2.2 through 7.2.7, FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, FortiManager 7.2.1 through 7.2.8 may allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute unauthorized code via FGFM crafted requests.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using Fortinet FortiManager Cloud 7.6.0 face moderate risk from CVE-2024-50566, a OS command injection vulnerability rated CVSS 7.2. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or commands on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Deploy WAF rules to block injection patterns; (2) Restrict network access to affected components; (3) Enable enhanced logging for suspicious activity.
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Attack Technique
OS command injection occurs when an application passes unsanitized user input directly into system shell commands.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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