Fortinet Fiasco: The Vulnerability Giving Hackers a Super_Admin Pass
Spotlight on Fortinet vulnerability: A race condition flaw in Fortinet’s FortiOS and FortiProxy allows attackers to play super_admin, executing arbitrary commands and creating sneaky accounts. Rapid7 warns this vulnerability fuels a ransomware spree, proving that sometimes, the only race you win is the one you didn’t want to enter.
Hot Take:
Fortinet’s latest vulnerability is like finding out your super secure vault has a secret entrance that even the raccoons in your neighborhood know about. With cybercriminals exploiting this flaw faster than you can say “websocket-based race condition,” Fortinet’s flagship appliances might need a flagship rescue mission. Meanwhile, BunnyLoader hops around as the most prolific malware threat, making it the cybercriminals’ favorite pet of the quarter. Someone call Bugs Bunny, because we need a hero!
Key Points:
- Fortinet’s FortiOS and FortiProxy appliances hit by a severe vulnerability (CVE-2024-55591).
- Exploitation allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands as super_admin.
- Rapid7 reports attackers creating legitimate-looking accounts to access firewall dashboards.
- CISA warns of active exploitation in ransomware campaigns.
- BunnyLoader named the top malware threat, used in 40% of incidents.