CVE-2026-24017: High severity Fortinet FortiWeb vulnerability

Published Mar 10, 2026
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Updated

An Improper Control of Interaction Frequency vulnerability [CWE-799] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb 8.0.0 through 8.0.2, FortiWeb 7.6.0 through 7.6.5, FortiWeb 7.4.0 through 7.4.10, FortiWeb 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, FortiWeb 7.0.0 through 7.0.11 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass the authentication rate-limit via crafted requests. The success of the attack depends on the attacker's resources and the password target complexity.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Fortinet FortiWeb>=8.0.0<=8.0.2, >=7.6.0<=7.6.5, >=7.4.0<=7.4.10, >=7.2.0<=7.2.11, >=7.0.0<=7.0.11
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.0.0<7.0.12
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.2.0<7.2.12
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.4.0<7.4.11
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.6.0<7.6.6
Fortinet FortiWeb>=8.0.0<8.0.3

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to FortiWeb version 8.0.3 or above Upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.6.6 or above Upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.4.11 or above Upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.2.12 or above Upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.0.12 or above

Event History

Mar 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:44 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-24017?

CVE-2026-24017 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability that may allow remote unauthenticated attackers to bypass security controls.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-24017?

To fix CVE-2026-24017, you should upgrade Fortinet FortiWeb to the latest available version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Fortinet FortiWeb are affected by CVE-2026-24017?

CVE-2026-24017 affects Fortinet FortiWeb versions 8.0.0 through 8.0.2, 7.6.0 through 7.6.5, 7.4.0 through 7.4.10, 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, and 7.0.0 through 7.0.11.

4

Can CVE-2026-24017 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-24017 can be exploited by remote unauthenticated attackers.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-24017 classified as?

CVE-2026-24017 is classified as an Improper Control of Interaction Frequency vulnerability.

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