The Download
FortiManager devices are being targeted by attackers exploiting a critical vulnerability that enables unauthorized access and full control over network management systems. Security research organization Shadowserver, which performs Internet-scale monitoring of exploits, is warning of widespread exploitation of the vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-47575. The vulnerability affects FortiManager’s ability to handle remote access, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands and potentially compromise all devices managed through the platform. The CVSS score for the vulnerability Is 9.8/10.
What You Can Do
This vulnerability heightens the risk for network-wide breaches and data theft, making swift remediation critical for enterprises reliant on FortiManager for centralized control of their network devices. IT administrators should urgently patch affected FortiManager devices to the latest version to mitigate this exploit. Network monitoring should be intensified to detect unusual activity, and administrators should also review and restrict remote access permissions as an additional safeguard. Regularly updating FortiManager, applying multi-factor authentication, and running vulnerability assessments are essential to maintaining a secure network environment against future threats.
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