CVE-2024-47575KEV · OVERDUECWE-306

Fortinet FortiManager Missing Authentication Vulnerability

Critical · published October 23, 2024

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.9th percentile for exploit probability.

710
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
95%
Percentile
99.9
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 A critical missing authentication flaw in FortiManager could let an attacker execute arbitrary code just by sending a specially crafted request! 🔥 Think of FortiManager like a high-security vault where important commands are stored. If the vault's lock is faulty, someone could just waltz in and take whatever they want without any security checks! This vulnerability could lead to an attacker gaining full control over your FortiManager system, allowing them to execute commands, modify configurations, and wreak havoc! The potential impact is absolutely devastating, as it puts your entire network at risk and could lead to data breaches or service disruptions.

Put simply

Think of FortiManager like a high-security vault where important commands are stored. If the vault's lock is faulty, someone could just waltz in and take whatever they want without any security checks! The missing authentication in FortiManager allows unauthenticated users to send specially crafted requests that can execute arbitrary code, effectively bypassing security measures and gaining unauthorized access to critical functions.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to an attacker gaining full control over your FortiManager system, allowing them to execute commands, modify configurations, and wreak havoc! The potential impact is absolutely devastating, as it puts your entire network at risk and could lead to data breaches or service disruptions. Upgrade FortiManager to the patched versions: 7.6.1, 7.4.5, 7.2.8, 7.0.13, 6.4.15, or 6.2.13 immediately. Additionally, review your security settings to ensure no unauthorized access is possible and monitor for any suspicious activity. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll protect your system and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:U/RC:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.94766 · 99.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-306 · Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Published
2024-10-23T15:03Z
KEV added
2024-10-23 · due 2024-11-13
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 OCT 15:03Z
    A missing authentication for critical function in FortiManager 7.6.0, FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, FortiManager 7.2.0 through 7.2.7, FortiManager 7.0.0…
    cvelistv5
  • 23 OCT 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Nov 13
    kev