An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability [CWE-288] affecting FortiOS version 7.0.0 through 7.0.16 and FortiProxy version 7.0.0 through 7.0.19 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.12 allows a remote attacker to gain super-admin privileges via crafted requests to Node.js websocket module.
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Date Added
Due Date
Vulnerability Name
Required Action
2025-01-14
2025-01-21
Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Date Added: 2025-01-14
Due Date: 2025-01-21
Vulnerability Name: Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Required Action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.