FortiOS SSL-VPN Vulnerability: Cookie Chaos Unleashed!
FortiOS SSL-VPN suffers from a vulnerability allowing attackers to reuse session cookies, even after logout. Imagine leaving a party, but someone still uses your name to get in—awkward and unauthorized! The CVE-2024-50562 exploit could lead to unauthorized access, so don’t let stale cookies crash your network security bash.
Hot Take:
Fortinet’s SSL-VPN vulnerability is like leaving your house keys under the “Welcome” mat. Sure, it’s convenient for you, but also for anyone else who wants to stroll in uninvited! The good news is, they’ve finally decided to upgrade their doormat security with the latest software patch. Kudos, Fortinet, for putting a stop to the cookie party crashers!
Key Points:
- FortiOS SSL-VPN has a vulnerability allowing session cookie reuse after logout.
- This affects multiple versions, including FortiOS 7.6.0 and older versions.
- The vulnerability is tagged CVE-2024-50562, with a CVSS score of 4.4 (Medium).
- An exploit exists that can confirm if a system is vulnerable by testing session reuse.
- Fortinet recommends upgrading to the latest patched versions to mitigate this risk.
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