An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability [CWE-288] affecting FortiOS 7.0.0 through 7.0.16 and FortiProxy 7.
Affects FortiOS 7.0.0 through 7.0.16 and FortiProxy 7.0 and 7.2 versions, where Security Fabric (CSF) is enabled. Fixed in FortiOS 7.0.17.
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Fix
- Fixed in 7.0.17
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
This vulnerability affects Fortinet's FortiOS and FortiProxy operating systems used in FortiGate and FortiProxy security appliances, when the Security Fabric feature is enabled. A remote attacker who knows the serial numbers of the connected upstream and downstream devices could bypass authentication and gain super-admin control of the downstream device.
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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 unauthenticated attacker with prior knowledge of upstream and downstream devices serial numbers to gain super-admin privileges on the downstream device, if the Security Fabric is enabled, via crafted CSF proxy requests.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- Fortinet FortiOS
From 7.0.0 · through 7.0.16
- Fortinet FortiProxy
From 7.2.0 · through 7.2.12; From 7.0.0 · through 7.0.19
References 1
fortiguard.fortinet.com
Questions about CVE-2025-24472
What does this mean?
A flaw in authentication lets a remote attacker gain super-admin privileges on the device using crafted requests to the Node.js websocket module or crafted CSF proxy requests.Source: fortiguard.fortinet.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
FortiOS 7.0.0 through 7.0.16 and FortiProxy 7.0.0 through 7.0.19 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.12 are listed as affected, and the exposure applies when Security Fabric (CSF) is enabled on the device. To check, compare the installed firmware version against these ranges and review whether Security Fabric is enabled in the device settings.Source: fortiguard.fortinet.com
What should I do about it?
Upgrade FortiOS to 7.0.17 or above, which the vendor lists as the fix.Source: fortiguard.fortinet.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2025-03-18, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data