FG-IR-24-302: Permission escalation due to an Improper Privilege Management

Published Feb 11, 2025
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Updated

An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability [CWE-266] in the FortiOS security fabric may allow an authenticated admin whose access profile has the Security Fabric write permission to escalate their privileges to super-admin by connecting the targetted FortiGate to a malicious upstream FortiGate they control.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiOS=.
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<=7.4.4
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<=7.2.9
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0.0<=7.0.15
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4

Event History

Feb 11, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Mar 13, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·04:52 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of FG-IR-24-302?

FG-IR-24-302 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix FG-IR-24-302?

To fix FG-IR-24-302, update FortiOS to a version that contains the remediation, such as 7.6.1 or newer.

3

What products are affected by FG-IR-24-302?

FG-IR-24-302 affects multiple versions of FortiOS, specifically versions prior to 7.6.1, 7.4.5, 7.2.10, and 7.0.16.

4

Can I exploit FG-IR-24-302 remotely?

Yes, FG-IR-24-302 can be exploited remotely if an authenticated admin with specific permissions is targeted.

5

What is the impact of FG-IR-24-302?

Exploiting FG-IR-24-302 may allow an authenticated admin to gain super-admin privileges, compromising system security.

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