ID:11107 - Exploit for Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in FortiOS and FortiProxy - CVE-2024-55591

 
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ID:11107 - Exploit for Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in FortiOS and FortiProxy - CVE-2024-55591

Published: January 31, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU102593
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-55591
CWE-ID: CWE-288
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
FortiOS
FortiProxy

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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 updates from vendor's website.