CVE-2024-55591
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CVE-2024-55591 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability [CWE-288] affecting FortiOS version 7.0.0 through 7.0.16 and FortiProxy version 7.0.0 through 7.0.19 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.12 allows a remote attacker to gain super-admin privileges via crafted requests to Node.js websocket module.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 98.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability [CWE-288] affecting FortiOS version 7.0.0 through 7.0.16 and FortiProxy version 7.0.0 through 7.0.19 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.12 allows a remote attacker to gain super-admin privileges via crafted requests to Node.js websocket module.
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Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortiproxy | >= 7.0.0, < 7.0.20 |
| Fortinet | Fortiproxy | >= 7.2.0, < 7.2.13 |
| Fortinet | Fortios | >= 7.0.0, < 7.0.17 |
References
- https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-535Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-55591US Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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