CVE-2025-24472
HIGH CISA KEVCVSS v3
8.1
HIGH
EPSS Score
—
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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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
- 3/18/2025
- Patch Due Date
- 4/8/2025
- Ransomware Use
- Known
- Required Action
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Technical Details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 2/11/2025
- Last Modified
- 10/24/2025
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 4/8/2025.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-24472?
CVE-2025-24472 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.1 (HIGH severity), with vector string 3.1.
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