CVE-2024-26009
Fortinet FortiOS Authentication Bypass via FGFM Requests
Description
An authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel [CWE-288] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS version 6.4.0 through 6.4.15 and before 6.2.16, FortiProxy version 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.8 and before 7.0.15 & FortiPAM before version 1.2.0 allows an unauthenticated attacker to seize control of a managed device via crafted FGFM requests, if the device is managed by a FortiManager, and if the attacker knows that FortiManager's serial number.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 12, 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 12, 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
2.2
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Resource |
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| https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-042 |
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CybersecurityNews
FortiOS, FortiProxy, and FortiPAM Auth Bypass Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Gain Full Control
A high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability affecting multiple Fortinet security products, including FortiOS, FortiProxy, and FortiPAM systems. The flaw, designated as CVE-2024-26009 with a CV ... Read more
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 12, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel [CWE-288] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS version 6.4.0 through 6.4.15 and before 6.2.16, FortiProxy version 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.8 and before 7.0.15 & FortiPAM before version 1.2.0 allows an unauthenticated attacker to seize control of a managed device via crafted FGFM requests, if the device is managed by a FortiManager, and if the attacker knows that FortiManager's serial number. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-288 Added Reference https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-042
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-26009 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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