CVE-2024-40591
8.8 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2024-40591 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting fortinet fortios. It was published on February 11, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability [CWE-266] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.6.0, 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, 7.2.0 through 7.2.9 and before 7.0.15 allows an authenticated admin whose access profile has the Security Fabric permission to escalate their privileges to super-admin by connecting the targetted FortiGate to a malicious upstream FortiGate they control.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from fortinet. Update fortios to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| fortinet | fortios | >= 6.4.0, < 6.4.16 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-40591?
CVE-2024-40591 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting fortinet fortios. It was published on February 11, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-40591?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-40591?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from fortinet. Update fortios to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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