#VU113958 Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Fortinet, Inc products - CVE-2024-26009
Published: August 12, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU113958
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26009
CWE-ID: CWE-288
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
FortiOS
FortiPAM
FortiProxy
FortiSwitch Manager
FortiOS
FortiPAM
FortiProxy
FortiSwitch Manager
Software vendor:
Fortinet, Inc
Fortinet, Inc
Description
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.