SB2025081297 - Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Fortinet products
Published: August 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025081297
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26009)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel. An unauthenticated attacker can seize control of a managed device via crafted FGFM requests, if the device is managed by a FortiManager, and if the attacker knows that FortiManager's serial number.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.