SB2025040849 - Unverified password change in FortiSwitch GUI
Published: April 8, 2025 Updated: April 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025040849
Severity
High
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) Unverified password change (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-48887)
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 update from vendor's website.