CVE-2025-24472
HIGHCISA KEVEPSS 94th pctlDescription
An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability [CWE-288] affecting FortiOS 7.0.0 through 7.0.16 and FortiProxy 7.2.0 through 7.2.12, 7.0.0 through 7.0.19 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker with prior knowledge of upstream and downstream devices serial numbers to gain super-admin privileges on the downstream device, if the Security Fabric is enabled, via crafted CSF proxy requests.
How to fix
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Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit Intelligence
High risk: more likely to be exploited than 94% of all known CVEs.
Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy contain an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to gain super-admin privileges via crafted CSF proxy requests.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Remediation due: 2025-04-08
Associated with ransomware campaigns
References
Related Vulnerabilities
Other CWE-288 vulnerabilities, ordered by exploit likelihood. View all
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2024-1709 | Critical | 10.0 | 100% | KEV + Ransom | Fix |
| CVE-2023-42793 | Critical | 9.8 | 100% | KEV + Ransom | Fix |
| CVE-2024-27198 | Critical | 9.8 | 100% | KEV + Ransom | Fix |
| CVE-2025-4427 | Medium | 5.3 | 100% | KEV | Fix |
| CVE-2024-55591 | Critical | 9.8 | 98% | KEV + Ransom | Fix |
| CVE-2023-46747 | Critical | 9.8 | 97% | KEV + Ransom | - |
Common questions
How do I fix CVE-2025-24472?
Published advisories record a fix for 2 affected products. The "How to fix" section on this page lists the fixed version and source advisory for each one, so apply the entry matching what you actually run.
Is CVE-2025-24472 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2025-24472 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which means exploitation has been observed in the wild. CISA has also linked it to known ransomware campaigns. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 2025-04-08. Treat it as a priority whatever its CVSS score says.
How severe is CVE-2025-24472?
CVE-2025-24472 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.1, rated high. CVSS rates the technical impact if the vulnerability is exploited, not how likely that is, so weigh it alongside the exploit-prediction score when you decide what to patch first.
What does CVE-2025-24472 affect?
Published advisories record a fix for fortios (NVD), fortiproxy (NVD). Only products with a sourced advisory are listed, so treat this as what we can cite rather than a complete inventory.
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