CVE-2025-24472: FortiOS Authentication Bypass (Super Admin)

Score: 9.6
CRITICAL
Published: 2025-02-11Affected: FortiOS 7.0.0-7.0.16CWE-288 β†—

Can FortiOS be compromised without credentials?

An authentication bypass using an alternate path in FortiOS. Remote attackers can gain super_admin privileges via crafted CSF proxy requests, enabling complete device takeover without credentials.

Impact & Exploitation

Exploited by ransomware operators to gain initial access to corporate networks. Super admin access enables firewall rule modification, traffic interception, and VPN credential theft.

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