CVE-2024-26011
A missing authentication for critical function in Fortinet FortiManager version 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.11, 6.4.0 through 6.4.14, FortiPAM version 1.2.0, 1.1.0 t...
Affects 9 products across 2 vendors.
Software does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a verified identity.
Mapping is CWE-to-CAPEC per MITRE CAPEC 3.9.
A critical vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager, FortiPAM, FortiProxy, FortiSwitchManager, FortiPortal, and FortiOS allows an attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of these products and has a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a high severity. Immediate action is required to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
BSID: BS-2024-GLOBAL-045284-C • Model: Qwen/Qwen2.5-72B-Instruct-AWQ • Confidence: HIGH
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| CVE ID | CVE-2024-26011 |
|---|---|
| BSID | BS-2024-GLOBAL-045284-C BreachSpider Global ID |
| CVSS Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Published | 2024-11-12 |
| Last Modified | 2024-12-12 |
| ICS Relevance | 70% |
| Weakness (CWE) | |
| Verticals | |
| Domains | |
| Source | NVD |
A missing authentication for critical function in Fortinet FortiManager version 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.11, 6.4.0 through 6.4.14, FortiPAM version 1.2.0, 1.1.0 through 1.1.2, 1.0.0 through 1.0.3, FortiProxy version 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.9, 7.0.0 through 7.0.17, 2.0.0 through 2.0.14, 1.2.0 through 1.2.13, 1.1.0 through 1.1.6, 1.0.0 through 1.0.7, FortiSwitchManager version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, FortiPortal version 6.0.0 through 6.0.14, FortiOS version 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, 7.2.0 through 7.2.7, 7.0.0 through 7.0.14, 6.4.0 through 6.4.15, 6.2.0 through 6.2.16, 6.0.0 through 6.0.18 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets.
Source: NIST NVD / MITRE CVE Database
The vulnerability is due to a missing authentication for critical functions in the affected Fortinet products. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted packets to the affected systems, leading to the execution of unauthorized code or commands. The attack can be performed remotely without any user interaction, and no authentication is required to exploit the vulnerability.
Exploitation Likelihood: MEDIUM
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortipam | ≥ 1.0.0, < 1.3.0 |
| Fortinet | Fortiproxy | ≥ 1.0.0, < 7.0.17 ≥ 7.2.0, < 7.2.10 ≥ 7.4.0, < 7.4.4 |
| Fortinet | Fortiswitchmanager | ≥ 7.0.0, < 7.0.4 ≥ 7.2.0, < 7.2.4 |
| Fortinet | Fortios | ≥ 6.0.0, < 7.0.15 ≥ 7.2.0, < 7.2.8 ≥ 7.4.0, < 7.4.4 |
| Fortinet | Fortimanager (device & firmware) | ≥ 6.4.0, < 6.4.15 ≥ 7.0.0, < 7.0.12 ≥ 7.2.0, < 7.2.5 ≥ 7.4.0, < 7.4.3 |
| Fortinet | Fortiportal | ≥ 5.3.0, < 6.0.15 |
| Siemens | Ruggedcom Ape1808 (device & firmware) | All versions |
| CISA known-exploited | Not in KEV catalog |
|---|---|
| Public Exploit | Not confirmed |
| PoC Code | Not confirmed |
Implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure to the affected systems. Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity and apply the latest vendor patches as soon as they are available.
No reliable network detection signature exists for this vulnerability class — apply the compensating controls above and the vendor patch. A network rule is only drafted when a concrete on-the-wire signature can be grounded in the advisory.
This CVE violates CIP-007-R2 because it allows unauthorized access to critical functions, which can compromise the security and reliability of the control system.
This CVE maps to SR 7.6 because it involves a lack of authentication for critical functions, which is a fundamental security requirement to prevent unauthorized access and control.
Drafted by AI and not validated for your network. Test in an isolated environment before any production deployment. Compensating control only - does not replace vendor patch.
AI Enrichment Record — provenance & audit hash
| Model | Qwen/Qwen2.5-72B-Instruct-AWQ |
|---|---|
| Confidence | HIGH |
| Enriched At | 2026-05-24 |
| SHA-512 Audit Hash | 1097440431ae92ba22724a8bd139aa7741f0503f01f75332e35f1d7b9c67e3f3fb5bcd55fa82c89534b0505c4be795cb6200416fcff528eaabe6d0e19caf7628 |
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