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CVE-2024-48887: Unverified password change in FortiSwitch
A unverified password change vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSwitch GUI may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to change admin passwords via a specially crafted request
Published
ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityCRITICALCVSS 3.1 9.3
EPSS16%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixAvailable
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| FortiSwitch 7.6 | 7.6.1 or later |
| FortiSwitch 7.4.0 to 7.4.4 | 7.4.5 or later |
| FortiSwitch 7.2.0 to 7.2.8 | 7.2.9 or later |
| FortiSwitch 7.0.0 to 7.0.10 | 7.0.11 or later |
| FortiSwitch 6.4.0 to 6.4.14 | 6.4.15 or later |
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What it is
A unverified password change vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSwitch GUI may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to change admin passwords via a specially crafted request
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 10 Oct 2026.