#VU107250 Improper restriction of communication channel to intended endpoints in FortiOS - CVE-2024-50565
Published: April 9, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU107250
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50565
CWE-ID: CWE-923
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
FortiOS
FortiOS
Software vendor:
Fortinet, Inc
Fortinet, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.
The vulnerability exists due to missing certificate name verification for FGFM connection. A remote non-authenticated attacker can intercept the FGFM authentication request between the management device and the managed device and impersonate the management device (FortiCloud server or/and in certain conditions, FortiManager).
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise the affected device.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.