#VU103835 Incorrect privilege assignment in FortiOS - CVE-2024-40591

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#VU103835 Incorrect privilege assignment in FortiOS - CVE-2024-40591

Published: February 11, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU103835
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40591
CWE-ID: CWE-266
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
FortiOS
Software vendor:
Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect privilege management in the FortiOS security fabric. A remote user  can with Security Fabric permission can escalate privileges to super-admin by connecting the target FortiGate to a malicious upstream FortiGate they control.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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