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. 14, 2025, 1:13 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2024-26009
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update FortiOS to a version later than 6.4.15.
- Update FortiProxy to a version later than 7.4.2, 7.2.8, or 7.0.15.
- Update FortiPAM to a version later than 1.2.0.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2024-26009 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-26009.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-042 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-26009 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-26009
weaknesses.
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2024-26009 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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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
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2024-26009 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 14, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiswitchmanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.2.0 up to (excluding) 7.2.4 *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiswitchmanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.0.0 up to (excluding) 7.0.4 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiproxy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.4.0 up to (excluding) 7.4.3 *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiproxy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.2.0 up to (excluding) 7.2.9 *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiproxy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.0.0 up to (excluding) 7.0.16 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortipam:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.0.0 up to (including) 1.2.0 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.4.0 up to (excluding) 6.4.16 *cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.0.0 up to (excluding) 6.2.17 Added Reference Type Fortinet, Inc.: https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-042 Types: Vendor Advisory -
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