SB2025011431 - Authentication bypass in FortiOS and FortiProxy

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SB2025011431 - Authentication bypass in FortiOS and FortiProxy

Published: January 14, 2025 Updated: February 11, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025011431
CSH Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Critical 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-55591)

CWE-ID: CWE-288 - Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authentication within the Node.js websocket module in the web management interface. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass authentication and gain super-admin privileges on the system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References