CVE-2024-27779: Session still active for deleted admin

Published Jul 8, 2025
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Updated

An insufficient session expiration vulnerability [CWE-613] in FortiSandbox & FortiIsolator may allow a remote attacker in possession of an admin session cookie to keep using that admin's session even after the admin user was deleted.

Other sources

An insufficient session expiration vulnerability [CWE-613] in FortiSandbox FortiSandbox version 4.4.4 and below, version 4.2.6 and below, 4.0 all versions, 3.2 all versions and FortiIsolator version 2.4 and below, 2.3 all versions, 2.2 all versions, 2.1 all versions, 2.0 all versions, 1.2 all versions may allow a remote attacker in possession of an admin session cookie to keep using that admin's session even after the admin user was deleted.

MITRE

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiIsolator>=2.4.0<=2.4.4
Fortinet FortiIsolator>=2.3
Fortinet FortiIsolator>=2.2
Fortinet FortiIsolator>=2.1
Fortinet FortiIsolator>=2.0
Fortinet FortiIsolator>=1.2
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.4.0<=4.4.4
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.2.0<=4.2.6
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.0
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=3.2
Fortinet FortiIsolator>=1.2.0<2.4.5
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=3.2.0<4.2.7
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.4.0<4.4.5

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to FortiSandbox version 4.4.5 or above Upgrade to FortiSandbox version 4.2.7 or above Upgrade to FortiIsolator version 2.4.5 or above

Event History

Jul 8, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:58 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:58 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27779?

CVE-2024-27779 has a critical severity level due to the potential for unauthorized access using an admin session cookie after the admin user has been deleted.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-27779?

To remediate CVE-2024-27779, update FortiSandbox to version 4.4.5 or higher and FortiIsolator to version 2.4.5 or higher.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27779?

CVE-2024-27779 affects FortiIsolator versions 2.0 to 2.4.4 and FortiSandbox versions 3.2 to 4.4.4.

4

Can CVE-2024-27779 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-27779 can be exploited remotely by an attacker possessing a valid admin session cookie.

5

What could happen if CVE-2024-27779 is not fixed?

If CVE-2024-27779 is not addressed, unauthorized users may gain prolonged access to admin functions even after the corresponding admin account has been deleted.

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