CVE-2025-24472
HighExploitedPublic exploitAn 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…
Published Feb 11, 2025 · Updated Aug 5, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-24472 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.1 v3.1) affecting FortiProxy (Fortinet), Fortios (Fortinet).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 11, 2025 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 7.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Fortios 7.0.17, FortiProxy 7.0.20, FortiProxy 7.2.13.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
7.2%
Higher than 94.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 18, 2025 | Apr 8, 2025 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Feb 11, 2025 | Apr 8, 2025 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 18, 2025 | Apr 8, 2025 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 18, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
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.
Affected Products
53 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| FortiProxyFortinet | 7.0.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.10, 7.0.11, 7.0.12, 7.0.13, 7.0.14, 7.0.15 | 7.0.20 |
| FortiosFortinet | 7.0.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.10, 7.0.11, 7.0.12, 7.0.13, 7.0.14, 7.0.15 | 7.0.17 |
Patched Releases
Fortios
7.0.17
FortiProxy
7.0.20, 7.2.13
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 11, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 11, 2025
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 18, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 18, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 18, 2025
Last updated
Aug 5, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
References
- advisoryhttps://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-535
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
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 pri…
Affected: FortiProxy (Fortinet) versions 7.0.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.10, 7.0.11, 7.0.12, 7.0.13, 7.0.14, 7.0.15; Fortios (Fortinet) versions 7.0.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.10, 7.0.11, 7.0.12, 7.0.13, 7.0.14, 7.0.15. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 11, 2025 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Mar 18, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 8, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Fortios 7.0.17, FortiProxy 7.0.20, FortiProxy 7.2.13.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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