CVE-2024-55591 - Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Project:Fortinet
Product:FortiOS and FortiProxy
Date Added:2025-01-14Due Date:2025-01-21
Vulnerability Name
Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Description
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.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
Known
Action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Additional Notes
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-535
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-55591
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