CVE-2024-52969 SQL injection in FortiSIEM

Low 3.7 Published Updated

An authenticated attacker can extract database information via SQL injection in the Update/Create Case feature of FortiSIEM.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-52969?

CVE-2024-52969 is a low-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSIEM, published on 14 Jan 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability [CWE-89] in FortiSIEM ersion 7.1.7 and below, version 7.1.0, version 7.0.3 and below, version 6.7.9 and below, 6.7.8, version 6.6.5 and below, version 6.5.3 and below, version 6.4.4 and below Update/Create Case feature may allow an authenticated attacker to extract database information via crafted requests.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-52969?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fortinet Fortisiem.

How do I fix CVE-2024-52969?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-52969 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2024-52969 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-52969 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jc45-7g3m-f786.

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