Vulnerability in Fortinet Fortios
CVE-2024-26009
An authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel [CWE-288] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 6.4.0 through 6.4.15, FortiOS 6.2.0 through 6.2.16, FortiOS 6.0 all versions, FortiPAM 1.2.0, FortiPAM 1.1.0 through 1.1.2, FortiPAM 1…
EPSS: 0.001 (34.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.9 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C.
Affected products
- Fortinet Fortios — versions 6.4.0, 6.2.0, 6.0.0
- Fortinet Fortipam — versions 1.2.0, 1.1.0, 1.0.0
- Fortinet Fortiproxy — versions 7.4.0, 7.2.0, 7.0.0
- Fortinet Fortiswitchmanager — versions 7.2.0, 7.0.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-26009?
- CVE-2024-26009 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortios, classified under Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel. CVSS score: 7.9/10. Published 2025-08-12.
- How severe is CVE-2024-26009?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.9 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-26009 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.