CVE-2024-55591
Description
An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability [CWE-288] affecting FortiOS version 7.0.0 through 7.0.16 and FortiProxy version 7.0.0 through 7.0.19 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.12 allows a remote attacker to gain super-admin privileges via crafted requests to Node.js websocket module.
Summary dbcve.org
Authentication bypass vulnerability in FortiOS 7.0.0-7.0.16 and FortiProxy 7.0.0-7.0.19/7.2.0-7.2.12 allows remote attackers to gain super-admin privileges via crafted requests to the Node.js websocket module, bypassing normal authentication controls.
Mitigation
Upgrade to FortiOS 7.0.17 or later (7.2.13+ for 7.2.x) and FortiProxy 7.0.20 or later (7.2.13+ for 7.2.x) to remediate; apply network segmentation or restrict websocket access as interim measure.