CVE-2025-24472
Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy Authentication Byp - [Actively Exploited]
Description
An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability [CWE-288] affecting FortiOS 7.0.0 through 7.0.16 and FortiProxy 7.2.0 through 7.2.12, 7.0.0 through 7.0.19 may allow a remote attacker to gain super-admin privileges via crafted CSF proxy requests.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 11, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 19, 2025, 8:21 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
3.9
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
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Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy contain an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to gain super-admin privileges via crafted CSF proxy requests.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-535 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-24472
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-24472 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-2025-24472.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-535 | Vendor Advisory |
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-24472 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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The Hacker News
Hackers Abuse Russian Bulletproof Host Proton66 for Global Attacks and Malware Delivery
Vulnerability / Threat Intelligence Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a surge in "mass scanning, credential brute-forcing, and exploitation attempts" originating from IP addresses associated wi ... Read more
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BleepingComputer
Critical FortiSwitch flaw lets hackers change admin passwords remotely
Fortinet has released security patches for a critical vulnerability in its FortiSwitch devices that can be exploited to change administrator passwords remotely. The company says Daniel Rozeboom of the ... Read more
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security.nl
Fortinet maakt kritiek firewall-lek maand na uitkomen update bekend
Fortinet heeft een kritieke kwetsbaarheid in de firewalls en vpn-oplossingen die het biedt een maand na het uitkomen van de beveiligingsupdate bekendgemaakt. Via het beveiligingslek (CVE-2025-24472) i ... Read more
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BleepingComputer
Fortinet warns of new zero-day exploited to hijack firewalls
Fortinet warned today that attackers are exploiting another now-patched zero-day bug in FortiOS and FortiProxy to hijack Fortinet firewalls and breach enterprise networks. Successful exploitation of t ... Read more
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BleepingComputer
Fortinet discloses second firewall auth bypass patched in January
Update 2/11/25 07:32 PM ET: After publishing our story, Fortinet has informed us that the new CVE-2025-24472 flaw added to FG-IR-24-535 today is not a zero-day and was already fixed in January. Furthe ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-24472 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]
Mar. 19, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-306 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiproxy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.0.0 up to (excluding) 7.0.20 *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiproxy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.2.0 up to (excluding) 7.2.13 *cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.0.0 up to (excluding) 7.0.17 Added Reference Type Fortinet, Inc.: https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-535 Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE CISA KEV Update by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Mar. 19, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Date Added 2025-03-18 Added Due Date 2025-04-08 Added Required Action Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Added Vulnerability Name Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy Authentication Bypass Vulnerability -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability [CWE-288] affecting FortiOS 7.0.0 through 7.0.16 and FortiProxy 7.2.0 through 7.2.12, 7.0.0 through 7.0.19 may allow a remote attacker to gain super-admin privileges via crafted CSF proxy requests. 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-24-535
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-24472 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-24472
weaknesses.