#VU100401 Improper authentication in FortiManager - CVE-2024-26011

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100401

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26011

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiManager
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authentication within the fgfmd daemon. A remote non-authenticated attacker can inject packets in tunnels established between a FortiManager and the targeted device.

Note, the packets can be only injected, but not read.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiManager: 6.4.0 - 6.4.14, 7.0.0 - 7.0.11, 7.2.0 - 7.2.4, 7.4.0 - 7.4.2

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External links
https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-032

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.