CVE-2024-55591
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
Severity
Critical 9.6
CVSS 3.1
Exploited
Yes — in CISA KEV
Added Jan 14, 2025 · known ransomware use
EPSS
0.983
99.9th percentile
Discovered by
Not disclosed
Published
Jan 14, 2025
Assigned by fortinet
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.
Weakness: CWE-288
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Category | Matched by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | FortiOS | Firewall / NGFW | cna-assigner |
| Fortinet | FortiProxy | SASE / SSE / Secure Web | cna-assigner |
Vendor-reported affected versions (2)
- Fortinet · FortiOS
- Fortinet · FortiProxy
Vendor remediation
Upgrade to FortiOS version 7.0.17 or above Upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.2.13 or above Upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.0.20 or above