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CVE-2024-48886

FortiOS - Authentication Module

Fortinet CVSS 9 Updated March 16, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A weak authentication vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS allows attackers to execute unauthorized code or commands via a brute-force attack, potentially leading to a complete system compromise. Affected versions include FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, 7.2.0 through 7.2.8, 7.0.0 through 7.0.15, and 6.4.0 through 6.4.15."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Firmware Image
Target Asset FortiOS Image
Standard Path Global Firmware

Manual Verification Required

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Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Likely

High

Internal Work Notes

FortiOS weak authentication vulnerability (CVE-2024-48886) - apply latest patch to prevent brute-force attacks and potential system compromise.

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Intelligence Sources

Scope of Impact

Fortinet FortimanagerFortinet FortianalyzerFortinet FortiproxyFortinet FortiosFortinet Fortimanager CloudFortinet Fortianalyzer Cloud

Original NVD Description

"A weak authentication in Fortinet FortiOS versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, 7.2.0 through 7.2.8, 7.0.0 through 7.0.15, 6.4.0 through 6.4.15, FortiProxy versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, 7.2.0 through 7.2.10, 7.0.0 through 7.0.17, 2.0.0 through 2.0.14, FortiManager versions 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, 7.4.1 through 7.4.3, FortiManager Cloud versions 7.4.1 through 7.4.3, FortiAnalyzer Cloud versions 7.4.1 through 7.4.3 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via a brute-force attack."

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Data compiled from NVD, MSRC, and CISA KEV Catalog. Intelligence synthesized via AI. Scripts provided for diagnostic purposes under MIT License.