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

Published Apr 8, 2025
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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

Other sources

An unverified password change vulnerability [CWE-620] in FortiSwitch GUI may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to modify admin passwords via a specially crafted request.

FortiGuard

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
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
Fortinet FortiSwitch>=6.4.0<6.4.15
Fortinet FortiSwitch>=7.0.0<7.0.11
Fortinet FortiSwitch>=7.2.0<7.2.9
Fortinet FortiSwitch>=7.4.0<7.4.5
Fortinet FortiSwitch=7.6.0

Remediation

Information

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

Event History

Apr 8, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:52 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 9, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·04:09 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·04:11 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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