CVE-2024-55591 — Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
2025-01-14 • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
[event] Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy contain an authentication bypass vulnerability that may allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain super-admin privileges via crafted requests to Node.js websocket module.
> AFFECTED SOFTWARE
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Fortinet |
| Product | FortiOS and FortiProxy |
| CWE | CWE-288 |
| CVE ID | CVE-2024-55591 |
| Date Added | 2025-01-14 |
| Due Date | 2025-01-21 |
| Ransomware Campaign | Known — this vulnerability has been leveraged in ransomware campaigns |
> MITIGATION
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Due Date: 2025-01-21