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Recently, Fortinet disclosed a critical vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-47575, affecting FortiManager.
This is a missing authentication vulnerability for critical functions [CWE-306] in the FortiManager fgfmd daemon, which could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands via specially crafted requests.
With a CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw poses a significant threat to organisations using these systems.
| Version | Affected | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| FortiManager 7.6 | 7.6.0 | Upgrade to 7.6.1 or above |
| FortiManager 7.4 | 7.4.0 through 7.4.4 | Upgrade to 7.4.5 or above |
| FortiManager 7.2 | 7.2.0 through 7.2.7 | Upgrade to 7.2.8 or above |
| FortiManager 7.0 | 7.0.0 through 7.0.12 | Upgrade to 7.0.13 or above |
| FortiManager 6.4 | 6.4.0 through 6.4.14 | Upgrade to 6.4.15 or above |
| FortiManager 6.2 | 6.2.0 through 6.2.12 | Upgrade to 6.2.13 or above |
| FortiManager Cloud 7.6 | Not affected | Not Applicable |
| FortiManager Cloud 7.4 | 7.4.1 through 7.4.4 | Upgrade to 7.4.5 or above |
| FortiManager Cloud 7.2 | 7.2.1 through 7.2.7 | Upgrade to 7.2.8 or above |
| FortiManager Cloud 7.0 | 7.0.1 through 7.0.12 | Upgrade to 7.0.13 or above |
| FortiManager Cloud 6.4 | 6.4 all versions | Migrate to a fixed release |
According to the Fortinet bulletin, this vulnerability appears to have been actively exploited by malicious actors. The Fortinet bulletin also contains specific IoC compromise indicators.
Fortinet has released security updates to mitigate this vulnerability. Users are strongly encouraged to upgrade to patched versions of FortiMamnager to reduce the risk of exploitation. Updates are critical not only to fix known vulnerabilities, but also to ensure continued protection against future threats.
In addition to updates, Fortinet recommends closely monitoring system logs as this flaw is under active exploitation. Careful analysis can help detect suspicious activity that could indicate an attempt to exploit the vulnerability.
It is crucial that companies understand the importance of keeping their systems up-to-date and taking proactive measures to prevent cyber attacks. Vulnerability management must be an integral part of any organisation’s cyber security strategy, considering the ever-changing threat landscape.
Finally, Fortinet has created a dedicated vulnerability page where users can find further details and useful resources. For more information, you can visit the FortiGuard website here.
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