CVE-2024-40584: An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [C

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HIGH 7.2UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-40584 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting fortimanager cloud, fortimanager, fortianalyzer big data. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, 7.2.0 through 7.2.5, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, 6.4.0 through 6.4.15 and 6.2.2 through 6.2.13, Fortinet FortiManager version 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, 7.2.0 through 7.2.5, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, 6.4.0 through 6.4.15 and 6.2.2 through 6.2.13, Fortinet FortiAnalyzer BigData version 7.4.0, 7

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2025-02-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Fortinet, Inc. · Vendor: fortinet

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-11 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fortinet fortimanager cloud UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.4.1 and <= 7.0.14 · >= 7.2.1 and < 7.2.6 · >= 7.4.1 and < 7.4.4

Fixed in: 7.2.6, 7.4.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.4.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fortimanager-cloud || rpm -q fortimanager-cloud || fortimanager-cloud --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.2.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortimanager-cloud

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fortimanager-cloud

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fortimanager-cloud sudo apt install fortimanager-cloud=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.1> sudo apt-mark hold fortimanager-cloud

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list fortimanager-cloud sudo dnf downgrade fortimanager-cloud-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add fortimanager-cloud

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

fortinet fortimanager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.2.2 and <= 6.2.13 · >= 6.4.0 and < 7.2.6 · >= 7.4.0 and < 7.4.4

Fixed in: 7.2.6, 7.4.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.2.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fortimanager || rpm -q fortimanager || fortimanager --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.2.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortimanager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fortimanager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fortimanager sudo apt install fortimanager=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.2.2> sudo apt-mark hold fortimanager

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list fortimanager sudo dnf downgrade fortimanager-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add fortimanager

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

fortinet fortianalyzer big data UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.2.1 and < 7.2.8 · 7.4.0

Fixed in: 7.2.8

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.2.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fortianalyzer-big-data || rpm -q fortianalyzer-big-data || fortianalyzer-big-data --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.2.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortianalyzer-big-data

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fortianalyzer-big-data

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fortianalyzer-big-data sudo apt install fortianalyzer-big-data=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.2.1> sudo apt-mark hold fortianalyzer-big-data

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list fortianalyzer-big-data sudo dnf downgrade fortianalyzer-big-data-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add fortianalyzer-big-data

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

fortinet fortianalyzer cloud UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.4.1 and < 7.2.6 · >= 7.4.1 and < 7.4.4

Fixed in: 7.2.6, 7.4.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.4.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fortianalyzer-cloud || rpm -q fortianalyzer-cloud || fortianalyzer-cloud --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.2.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortianalyzer-cloud

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fortianalyzer-cloud

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fortianalyzer-cloud sudo apt install fortianalyzer-cloud=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.1> sudo apt-mark hold fortianalyzer-cloud

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list fortianalyzer-cloud sudo dnf downgrade fortianalyzer-cloud-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add fortianalyzer-cloud

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

fortinet fortianalyzer UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.2.2 and < 7.2.6 · >= 7.4.0 and < 7.4.4

Fixed in: 7.2.6, 7.4.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.2.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fortianalyzer || rpm -q fortianalyzer || fortianalyzer --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.2.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortianalyzer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fortianalyzer

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fortianalyzer sudo apt install fortianalyzer=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.2.2> sudo apt-mark hold fortianalyzer

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list fortianalyzer sudo dnf downgrade fortianalyzer-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add fortianalyzer

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-40584?

fortimanager cloud: upgrade to 7.2.6, 7.4.4; fortimanager: upgrade to 7.2.6, 7.4.4; fortianalyzer big data: upgrade to 7.2.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-40584 being exploited?

CVE-2024-40584 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-40584 affect?

CVE-2024-40584 affects fortimanager cloud, fortimanager, fortianalyzer big data. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, 7.2.0 through 7.2.5, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, 6.4.0 through 6.4.15 and

How urgent is CVE-2024-40584?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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