Fortinet FortiWeb Flaw: Hackers on a Hijacking Spree!

Watch out, the Fortinet FortiWeb flaw is here and it’s not subtle! Attackers are exploiting an authentication bypass flaw to hijack admin accounts and fully compromise devices. Fortinet released a fix, but as always, the internet remains an unpredictable battleground. Stay vigilant, because Thursdays just got a little more exciting!

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Looks like Fortinet FortiWeb decided to throw a party, and everyone’s invited—especially those pesky cyber attackers! This new auth-bypass flaw is offering free admin accounts like they’re candy at a parade, so unless you want uninvited guests crashing your network, it’s time to patch up those digital doors!

Key Points:

  • Fortinet FortiWeb WAF suffers from a critical auth-bypass flaw allowing full device compromise.
  • The vulnerability allows attackers to hijack admin accounts through a crafted HTTP POST request.
  • A Proof of Concept (PoC) was publicly shared on October 6, 2025, prompting real-world attacks.
  • Security researchers have identified the flaw, and Fortinet has released a fix in version 8.0.2.
  • Details of the exploit are being sold on black hat forums, though the exact perpetrators remain unknown.

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