FortiOS

CVE-2024-54021: HTTP response splitting in FortiOS, FortiProxy

An Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences in HTTP Headers ('http response splitting') vulnerability [CWE-113] in Fortinet FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.6.0, FortiProxy 7.2.0 through 7.4.5 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass the file filter via crafted HTTP headers.

Published

ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityMEDIUMCVSS 3.1 6.4
EPSS0.78%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixAvailable

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Affected and fixed versions

Product / branchFixed in
FortiOS 7.67.6.1 or later
FortiOS 7.4.0 to 7.4.47.4.5 or later
FortiOS 7.2.0 to 7.2.87.2.9 or later
FortiProxy 7.4.0 to 7.4.57.4.6 or later
FortiProxy 7.2.0 to 7.2.117.2.12 or later

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What it is

An Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences in HTTP Headers ('http response splitting') vulnerability [CWE-113] in Fortinet FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.6.0, FortiProxy 7.2.0 through 7.4.5 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass the file filter via crafted HTTP headers.

Sources

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