CVE-2025-24472
CVSS v3
8.1
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.7 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2025-03-18
- Patch Due Date
- 2025-04-08
- Ransomware Use
- Known
Technical details
- Published
- 2025-02-11
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.
Is CVE-2025-24472 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2025-24472 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2025-04-08.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-24472?
CVE-2025-24472 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.1 (HIGH severity).
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