SB2025081297 - Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Fortinet products

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SB2025081297 - Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Fortinet products

Published: August 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025081297
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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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-2024-26009)

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

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


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.

References