CVE-2024-26008: FGFM protocol allows unauthenticated reset of the connection

Published Oct 14, 2025
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Updated

An improper check or handling of exceptional conditions vulnerability [CWE-703] in FortiOS version 7.4.0 through 7.4.3 and before 7.2.7, FortiProxy version 7.4.0 through 7.4.3 and before 7.2.9, FortiPAM before 1.2.0 and FortiSwitchManager version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3 and version 7.0.0 through 7.0.3 fgfm daemon may allow an unauthenticated attacker to repeatedly reset the fgfm connection via crafted SSL encrypted TCP requests.

Other sources

An improper check or handling of exceptional conditions vulnerability [CWE-703] in FortiOS, FortiProxy, FortiPAM & FortiSwitchManager fgfm daemon may allow an unauthenticated attacker to repeatedly reset the fgfm connection via crafted SSL encrypted TCP requests.

FortiGuard

Affected Software

26 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<=7.4.3, <7.2.7
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.4.0<=7.4.3, <7.2.9
Fortinet FortiPAM<1.2.0
Fortinet FortiSwitchManager>=7.2.0<=7.2.3, >=7.0.0<=7.0.3
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<=7.4.3
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<=7.2.7
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.2
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.2
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.1
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.0
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.4.0<=7.4.3
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.2.0<=7.2.9
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.0
Fortinet FortiProxy>=2.0
Fortinet FortiProxy>=1.2
Fortinet FortiSwitchManager>=7.2.0<=7.2.3
Fortinet FortiSwitchManager>=7.0.0<=7.0.3
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.2.0<7.2.8
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<7.4.4
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.0.0<1.3.0
Fortinet FortiProxy>=1.2.0<7.2.10
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.4.0<7.4.4
Fortinet FortiSwitchManager>=7.0.0<7.0.4
Fortinet FortiSwitchManager>=7.2.0<7.2.4

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.4.4 or above Upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.2.10 or above Upgrade to FortiPAM version 1.4.0 or above Upgrade to FortiPAM version 1.3.0 or above Upgrade to FortiOS version 7.6.0 or above Upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.4 or above Upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.8 or above Upgrade to FortiSwitchManager version 7.2.4 or above Upgrade to FortiSwitchManager version 7.0.4 or above

Event History

Oct 14, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:23 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2024-26008?

CVE-2024-26008 involves an improper check or handling of exceptional conditions in FortiOS, FortiProxy, FortiPAM, and FortiSwitchManager versions specified.

2

What versions are affected by CVE-2024-26008?

CVE-2024-26008 affects FortiOS versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.3 and before 7.2.7, FortiProxy versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.3 and before 7.2.9, FortiPAM before 1.2.0, and FortiSwitchManager versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.3 and 7.0.0.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-26008?

To fix CVE-2024-26008, upgrade FortiOS to version 7.4.4 or 7.2.8, FortiProxy to version 7.4.4 or 7.2.10, and FortiSwitchManager to version 7.2.4 or 7.0.4.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-26008?

The impact of CVE-2024-26008 can potentially lead to unauthorized access or system instability due to improper handling of exceptional conditions.

5

Is FortiPAM vulnerable in CVE-2024-26008?

Yes, FortiPAM is also affected by CVE-2024-26008 if it is running a version prior to 1.2.0.

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