Tag “Fortinet”

April 14, 2026

Unresolved Remote Hacking Vulnerability Found in Fortinet’s FortiWeb WAF

Aug 18, 2021

Recent revelations highlight a serious, unpatched security flaw in Fortinet’s web application firewall (WAF) that could enable a remote authenticated attacker to execute harmful commands on the system. According to cybersecurity firm Rapid7, an OS command injection vulnerability in FortiWeb’s management interface (versions 6.3.11 and earlier) allows this exploitation through the SAML server configuration page. This issue is linked to CVE-2021-22123, which was noted in advisory FG-IR-20-120. Rapid7 identified and reported the vulnerability in June 2021, and Fortinet plans to release a fix in late August with FortiWeb version 6.4.1. While this command injection flaw has not yet been assigned a CVE identifier, it carries a severity rating of 8.7 on the CVSS scoring system. Exploiting this vulnerability could enable authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands.

Unresolved Remote Hacking Vulnerability Uncovered in Fortinet’s FortiWeb WAF Published on August 18, 2021 A newly identified, unaddressed security vulnerability has been reported in Fortinet’s FortiWeb Web Application Firewall (WAF) appliances, raising concerns among cybersecurity experts. This flaw could potentially permit a remote, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on…

April 6, 2026

Attackers Exploit Zero-Day Vulnerability in Fortinet Security Software

Governance & Risk Management, Network Firewalls, Network Access Control, Patch Management Vendor Releases Emergency Patch for Critical Vulnerability in FortiClient Endpoint Management Server Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • April 6, 2026 Image: Shutterstock Fortinet has initiated an urgent response to a significant security threat by releasing emergency patches in light…

March 4, 2026

🔍 Weekly Overview: Fortinet Vulnerability, Chrome Zero-Day, BadIIS Malware, Record DDoS Attack, SaaS Security Incident & More

Cybersecurity Weekly Update: New Vulnerabilities and Persistent Threats This week, the cybersecurity landscape revealed alarming developments as multiple organizations fell victim to sophisticated attacks, highlighting the evolving tactics employed by cybercriminals. Notably, Fortinet disclosed a serious vulnerability affecting its FortiWeb application firewall, categorized as CVE-2025-58034. This flaw, assigned a medium…

March 3, 2026

Fortinet Alerts Users to New Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in FortiGate and FortiProxy

Security Alert: Critical Vulnerability Discovered in Fortinet Products Fortinet has issued a private alert regarding a serious security vulnerability affecting its FortiGate firewalls and FortiProxy web proxies. This issue has the potential to enable unauthorized actions on vulnerable devices, raising significant concerns for businesses relying on these solutions. The vulnerability,…

March 3, 2026

Fortinet Alerts on Ongoing Exploitation of Critical Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Fortinet Confirms Active Exploitation of Critical Vulnerability in Firewall and Proxy Products On Monday, Fortinet disclosed a critical security vulnerability affecting its firewall and proxy offerings, warning that the flaw is currently being exploited in the wild. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-40684 and rated with a CVSS score of 9.6,…

March 2, 2026

Numerous Campaigns Target VMware Vulnerability to Distribute Crypto Miners and Ransomware

A recently patched vulnerability in VMware Workspace ONE Access has been leveraged to distribute both cryptocurrency mining malware and ransomware across affected systems. This information comes from Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs, where researcher Cara Lin highlighted that the attackers aim to exploit victims’ resources extensively. The goal appears to involve not…

March 1, 2026

⚡ Weekly Roundup: Firewall Vulnerabilities, AI Data Breaches, Android Hacks, APT Incidents, Insider Leaks, and Beyond

The past week underscored a critical evolution in cyber threats, illustrating that attackers no longer require large-scale hacks to unleash significant damage. Instead, they are targeting essential tools that organizations rely on, including firewalls, browser extensions, and even smart devices. These seemingly minor vulnerabilities can become gateways to severe breaches.…

February 27, 2026

⚡ Weekly Highlights: Fortinet Vulnerabilities, RedLine Clipjack, NTLM Cracking, Copilot Attack & More

Emerging Cyber Threats: A Week in Review In the swiftly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the distinctions between routine updates and significant breaches are increasingly blurred. Systems that once appeared secure are now subject to relentless challenges posed by new artificial intelligence tools, interconnected devices, and intricate automated systems. These innovations…

February 23, 2026

AI-Powered Hacking Campaign Compromises Over 600 Fortinet Devices

Cybersecurity Update: AI-Powered Attack on Fortinet Firewalls and Other Breaches In a recent development in the cybersecurity landscape, a financially motivated threat actor, reportedly Russian-speaking, has leveraged commercial AI toolkits to compromise over 600 Fortinet firewalls. This operation was first identified by the AWS security team, indicating that the activity…