SB2025101574 - Weak authentication in FortiPAM and FortiSwitch Manager



SB2025101574 - Weak authentication in FortiPAM and FortiSwitch Manager

Published: October 15, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025101574
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Weak authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49201)

CWE-ID: CWE-1390 - Weak Authentication

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:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to weak authentication in WAD/GUI. An attacker can bypass the authentication process via a brute-force attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.