SB2025011431 - Authentication bypass in FortiOS and FortiProxy
Published: January 14, 2025 Updated: February 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025011431
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-55591)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authentication within the Node.js websocket module in the web management interface. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass authentication and gain super-admin privileges on the system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.