CVE-2024-55591
CRITICALCVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
94.2%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
Technical Details
- Published
- 1/14/2025
- CERT-FR Advisory
- CERTFR-2025-ALE-002
- CERT-FR Link
- CERTFR-2025-ALE-002
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-55591?
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.
Is CVE-2024-55591 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2024-55591 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 94.2%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-55591?
CVE-2024-55591 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
Is CVE-2024-55591 affecting your environment?
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