ID:11308 - Exploit for Unverified password change in FortiSwitch - CVE-2024-48887

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:11308 - Exploit for Unverified password change in FortiSwitch - CVE-2024-48887

ID:11308 - Exploit for Unverified password change in FortiSwitch - CVE-2024-48887

Published: April 11, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU107158
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-48887
CWE-ID: CWE-620
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
FortiSwitch

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to an unverified password change in FortiSwitch GUI. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the set_password endpoint and modify administrative password, leading to a device compromise. 


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.