FortiProxy - RCE (CVE-2024-55591)
176Exploiting IPs reported
An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability [CWE-288] affecting FortiOS version 7.0.0 through 7.0.16 and FortiProxy version 7.0.0 through 7.0.19 and 7.2.0 through 7.2.12 allows a remote attacker to gain super-admin privileges via crafted requests to Node.js websocket module.
CrowdSec analysis
CVE-2024-55591 is a critical vulnerability affecting certain Fortinet products, allowing remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain super-admin privileges through specially crafted requests exploiting websocket functionality.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 10th of March 2025.
According to CrowdSec data, while opportunistic exploitation dominates, a portion of threat actors trying to exploit CVE-2024-55591 apply basic targeting methods such as port or service detection. This indicates emerging patterns of selective targeting. CrowdSec data also reveals a clear uptick in attacks involving CVE-2024-55591 over the past week. Activity is above the usual baseline, suggesting growing attention from attackers. This may reflect rising awareness, recent exploit releases, or expanded targeting efforts.
Observed exploitation attempts are focusing on requests to URLs containing /login?redir=/ng.
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