CVE-2024-55591
CriticalActively exploited (CISA KEV)Known to be used in ransomware campaigns
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.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy
PublishedJan 14, 2025
First seenJan 14, 2025
Added to KEVJan 14, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-288CWE-288
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA due date: Jan 21, 2025Update
- fortinet fortiproxy7.0.20, 7.2.13 or later
- fortinet fortios7.0.17 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| fortinet fortiproxy | 7.0.0 ≤ v < 7.0.20, 7.2.0 ≤ v < 7.2.13 | 7.0.20, 7.2.13 |
| fortinet fortios | 7.0.0 ≤ v < 7.0.17 | 7.0.17 |
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