Exploited
critical
9.8
CWE
620
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2024-48887: Unverified password change via set_password endpoint

First published: Tue Apr 08 2025(Updated: )

A unverified password change vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSwitch GUI may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to change admin passwords via a specially crafted request

Credit: psirt@fortinet.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Fortinet FortiSwitch=.
Fortinet FortiSwitch>=7.4.0<=7.4.4
Fortinet FortiSwitch>=7.2.0<=7.2.8
Fortinet FortiSwitch>=7.0.0<=7.0.10
Fortinet FortiSwitch>=6.4.0<=6.4.14

Remedy

Please upgrade to FortiSwitch version 7.6.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiSwitch version 7.4.5 or above Please upgrade to FortiSwitch version 7.2.9 or above Please upgrade to FortiSwitch version 7.0.11 or above Please upgrade to FortiSwitch version 6.4.15 or above

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-48887?

    CVE-2024-48887 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized password changes by remote attackers.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-48887?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-48887, you should upgrade your FortiSwitch to the latest version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of FortiSwitch are affected by CVE-2024-48887?

    FortiSwitch versions prior to 7.6.1 and those in the ranges 7.4.0 to 7.4.4, 7.2.0 to 7.2.8, 7.0.0 to 7.0.10, and 6.4.0 to 6.4.14 are affected by CVE-2024-48887.

  • Can CVE-2024-48887 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2024-48887 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker who sends a specially crafted request.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-48887 classified as?

    CVE-2024-48887 is classified as an unverified password change vulnerability (CWE-620) affecting the FortiSwitch GUI.

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