CVE-2024-55591
9.8CRITICALAn Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability [CWE-288] affecting FortiOS version 7.0.0 through 7.0.16 and FortiProxy version 7.0.0 through 7.0.19 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.12
Published: 1/14/2025Updated: 10/24/2025
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy contain an authentication bypass vulnerability that may allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain super-admin privileges via crafted requests to Node.js websocket module.
Required Action:
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Due Date:
2025-01-21
Known Ransomware Use
Description
An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability [CWE-288] affecting FortiOS version 7.0.0 through 7.0.16 and FortiProxy version 7.0.0 through 7.0.19 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.12 allows a remote attacker to gain super-admin privileges via crafted requests to Node.js websocket module.
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Affected Products
fortinetfortiproxy
fortinetfortiproxy
fortinetfortios
References
- https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-535MitigationVendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-55591US Government Resource