What is the severity of FG-IR-23-260?

The severity of FG-IR-23-260 is critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution by an unauthenticated attacker.

How do I fix FG-IR-23-260?

To fix FG-IR-23-260, update FortiSwitch to a version that is patched against this vulnerability, such as versions 7.4.1 or later.

What software versions are affected by FG-IR-23-260?

FG-IR-23-260 affects multiple versions of FortiSwitch, including those ranging from 6.0.0 to 7.2.5.

Can FG-IR-23-260 be exploited remotely?

Yes, FG-IR-23-260 can be exploited remotely by an attacker in possession of the hard-coded cryptographic key.

What is the impact of FG-IR-23-260 on FortiSwitch systems?

The impact of FG-IR-23-260 on FortiSwitch systems is the potential execution of unauthorized code, compromising system integrity and security.

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FG-IR-23-260

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14/1/2025

FG-IR-23-260: Hardcoded Session Secret Leading to Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution

First published: Tue Jan 14 2025(Updated: )

A use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability [CWE-321] in FortiSwitch may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker in posession of the key to execute unauthorized code via crafted cryptographic requests.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Fortinet FortiSwitch	=.
Fortinet FortiSwitch	>=7.2.0<=7.2.5
Fortinet FortiSwitch	>=7.0.0<=7.0.7
Fortinet FortiSwitch	>=6.4.0<=6.4.13
Fortinet FortiSwitch	>=6.2.0<=6.2.7
Fortinet FortiSwitch	>=6.0.0<=6.0.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of FG-IR-23-260?
The severity of FG-IR-23-260 is critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution by an unauthenticated attacker.
How do I fix FG-IR-23-260?
To fix FG-IR-23-260, update FortiSwitch to a version that is patched against this vulnerability, such as versions 7.4.1 or later.
What software versions are affected by FG-IR-23-260?
FG-IR-23-260 affects multiple versions of FortiSwitch, including those ranging from 6.0.0 to 7.2.5.
Can FG-IR-23-260 be exploited remotely?
Yes, FG-IR-23-260 can be exploited remotely by an attacker in possession of the hard-coded cryptographic key.
What is the impact of FG-IR-23-260 on FortiSwitch systems?
The impact of FG-IR-23-260 on FortiSwitch systems is the potential execution of unauthorized code, compromising system integrity and security.

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