CVE-2025-24472

Description

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.

CVSS v3.1 Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Mar 18, 2025 Remediation due: Apr 8, 2025 Known ransomware use

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-288 CWE-288

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fortinet	fortiproxy	7.0.0 — 7.0.20
fortinet	fortiproxy	7.2.0 — 7.2.13
fortinet	fortios	7.0.0 — 7.0.17

References

Advisories & Patches

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-535

Other References

https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-24472

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-24472? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2025-24472? +

CVE-2025-24472 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-24472? +

CVE-2025-24472 affects products from fortinet, specifically: fortios, fortiproxy. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-24472? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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