PatchTheCVECVE-2024-40588: Multiple relative path traversal vulnerabilities [CWE-23] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiCamera 2.1 all versio
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CVE-2024-40588 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.4) affecting forticamera firmware, fortimail, fortindr. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Multiple relative path traversal vulnerabilities [CWE-23] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiCamera 2.1 all versions, FortiCamera 2.0.0, FortiCamera 1.1 all versions, FortiCamera 1.0 all versions, FortiMail 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiMail 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, FortiMail 7.2 all versions, FortiMail 7.0 all versions, FortiMail 6.4 all versions, FortiNDR 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiNDR 7.4.0 through 7.4.6, FortiNDR 7.2 all versions, FortiNDR 7.1 all version
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 93%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-23 |
| Published | 2025-08-12 |
| 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
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
fortinet forticamera firmware UPGRADE
Affected: >= 2.0.0 and <= 2.1.4
Fixed in: newer than 2.1.4
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
fortinet fortimail UPGRADE
Affected: >= 6.4.0 and < 7.4.4 · >= 7.6.0 and < 7.6.2
Fixed in: 7.4.4, 7.6.2
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.4.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy fortimail || rpm -q fortimail || fortimail --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.4.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortimail
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade fortimail
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 6.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison fortimail
sudo apt install fortimail=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.0>
sudo apt-mark hold fortimail
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list fortimail
sudo dnf downgrade fortimail-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add fortimail
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 fortindr UPGRADE
Affected: >= 7.0.0 and < 7.4.7 · >= 7.6.0 and < 7.6.2
Fixed in: 7.4.7, 7.6.2
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy fortindr || rpm -q fortindr || fortindr --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.4.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortindr
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade fortindr
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 7.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison fortindr
sudo apt install fortindr=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0>
sudo apt-mark hold fortindr
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list fortindr
sudo dnf downgrade fortindr-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add fortindr
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 fortirecorder UPGRADE
Affected: >= 6.4.0 and < 7.0.5 · >= 7.2.0 and < 7.2.2
Fixed in: 7.0.5, 7.2.2
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.4.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy fortirecorder || rpm -q fortirecorder || fortirecorder --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortirecorder
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade fortirecorder
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 6.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison fortirecorder
sudo apt install fortirecorder=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.0>
sudo apt-mark hold fortirecorder
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list fortirecorder
sudo dnf downgrade fortirecorder-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add fortirecorder
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 fortivoice UPGRADE
Affected: >= 6.0.0 and < 6.4.10 · >= 7.0.0 and < 7.0.5
Fixed in: 6.4.10, 7.0.5
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy fortivoice || rpm -q fortivoice || fortivoice --version
2. UPGRADE to 6.4.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortivoice
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade fortivoice
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 6.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison fortivoice
sudo apt install fortivoice=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0>
sudo apt-mark hold fortivoice
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list fortivoice
sudo dnf downgrade fortivoice-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add fortivoice
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.
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-2024-40588?
forticamera firmware: upgrade to newer than 2.1.4; fortimail: upgrade to 7.4.4, 7.6.2; fortindr: upgrade to 7.4.7, 7.6.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-40588 being exploited?
CVE-2024-40588 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-2024-40588 affect?
CVE-2024-40588 affects forticamera firmware, fortimail, fortindr. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). Multiple relative path traversal vulnerabilities [CWE-23] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiCamera 2.1 all versions, FortiCamera 2.0.0, FortiCamera 1.1 all versions, FortiCamera 1.0 all versions, FortiMail 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiMail 7.4.0
How urgent is CVE-2024-40588?
Priority 17/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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