【Vulnerability Alert】Security Vulnerability Identified in Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy (CVE-2024-55591) – Immediate Patch Recommended

publish date : 2025-01-23 update date : 2025-01-23

Source: Ministry of education information & communication security contingency platform

Publication Number TACERT-ANA-2025012110011313 Publication Time 2025/01/21 10:02
Incident Type ANA-Vulnerability Alert Discovery Time 2025/01/20 10:02
Impact Level Medium  
[Subject]
【Vulnerability Alert】Security Vulnerability Identified in Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy (CVE-2024-55591) – Immediate Patch Recommended
[Content]
Forwarded from the National Institute of Cyber Security NISAC-200-202501-00000050

Researchers have identified an Authentication Bypass vulnerability (CVE-2024-55591) in Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain super-admin privileges by sending crafted packets. Evidence shows that this vulnerability has been exploited by attackers. Prompt action is recommended to mitigate potential risks.

Information Sharing Level: WHITE (Information content can be publicly disclosed)
[Affected Platform]
●FortiOS versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.16
●FortiProxy versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.19
●FortiProxy versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.12
[Recommended Actions]
Fortinet has released patches to address this vulnerability. Please refer to the official advisory for details:
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-535
[Reference]
1. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-55591
2. https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-535
3. https://www.ithome.com.tw/news/166969
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