What it is about

FortiManager Security Management Appliances ermöglicht die Verwaltung von Fortinet Network Security Geräten. Ein entfernter, anonymer Angreifer kann eine Schwachstelle in Fortinet FortiManager ausnutzen, um beliebigen Programmcode auszuführen.

Under what conditions?

Over the network and without logging in. This is the most dangerous combination: attackers can scan reachable devices automatically.

What can happen in the worst case

An attacker could use the vulnerability to

• beliebigen Programmcode auszuführen

Am I affected?

Affected according to the BSI:

• Fortinet FortiManager <7.4.3
• Fortinet FortiManager <7.2.11

The installed version is usually shown under “Help → About” or in the device’s admin interface.

What helps?

Update to at least:

• Fortinet FortiManager 7.4.3
• Fortinet FortiManager 7.2.11

Is the vulnerability already being exploited?

None of the CVEs is in the CISA catalogue of exploited vulnerabilities. That does not mean there are no attacks, only that none are documented.