CVE-2026-24017
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CVE-2026-24017 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An Improper Control of Interaction Frequency vulnerability [CWE-799] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb 8.0.0 through 8.0.2, FortiWeb 7.6.0 through 7.6.5, FortiWeb 7.4.0 through 7.4.10, FortiWeb 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, FortiWeb 7.0.0 through 7.0.11 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass the authentication rate-limit via crafted requests. The success of the attack depends on the attacker's resources and the password target complexity.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An Improper Control of Interaction Frequency vulnerability [CWE-799] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb 8.0.0 through 8.0.2, FortiWeb 7.6.0 through 7.6.5, FortiWeb 7.4.0 through 7.4.10, FortiWeb 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, FortiWeb 7.0.0 through 7.0.11 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass the authentication rate-limit via crafted requests. The success of the attack depends on the attacker's resources and the password target complexity.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortiweb | >= 7.0.0, < 7.0.12 |
| Fortinet | Fortiweb | >= 7.2.0, < 7.2.12 |
| Fortinet | Fortiweb | >= 7.4.0, < 7.4.11 |
| Fortinet | Fortiweb | >= 7.6.0, < 7.6.6 |
| Fortinet | Fortiweb | >= 8.0.0, < 8.0.3 |
References
- https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-082Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Analyzed
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