Tag: fortinet
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FortiWeb Systems Compromised via Webshells After Public PoC Release
A widespread cyberattack campaign has successfully compromised dozens of Fortinet FortiWeb instances through webshell deployment, exploiting a critical vulnerability for which proof-of-concept code became publicly available just days ago. The rapid weaponization of the exploit demonstrates the immediate risks organizations face when security flaws become public knowledge. Critical Vulnerability Details and Impact The attacks center…
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New Fortinet FortiWeb hacks likely linked to public RCE exploits
Multiple Fortinet FortiWeb instances recently infected with web shells are believed to have been compromised using public exploits for a recently patched remote code execution (RCE) flaw tracked as CVE-2025-25257. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-fortinet-fortiweb-hacks-likely-linked-to-public-rce-exploits/
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Hackers Exploit Ivanti and Fortinet VPN Vulnerabilities in Attacks on Japanese Companies
Cyber espionage campaigns against Japanese companies have increased in fiscal year 2024, which runs from April 2024 to March 2025, according to a thorough analysis published by Macnica’s Security Research Center. The main objective of these campaigns is to exfiltrate sensitive data, including manufacturing blueprints, policy-related documents, and personal information. Since initiating monitoring in 2014,…
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: Scattered Spider Arrests, Car Exploits, macOS Malware, Fortinet RCE and More
Tags: compliance, cybersecurity, exploit, fortinet, macOS, malware, rce, remote-code-execution, risk, toolIn cybersecurity, precision matters”, and there’s little room for error. A small mistake, missed setting, or quiet misconfiguration can quickly lead to much bigger problems. The signs we’re seeing this week highlight deeper issues behind what might look like routine incidents: outdated tools, slow response to risks, and the ongoing gap between compliance and real…
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Exploits for unauthenticated FortiWeb RCE are public, so patch quickly! (CVE-2025-25257)
With two proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits made public late last week, CVE-2025-25257 a critical SQL command injection vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiWeb web … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/14/exploits-for-unauthenticated-fortiweb-rce-are-public-so-patch-quickly-cve-2025-25257/
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Critical Vulnerability Exposes Fortinet FortiWeb to Full Takeover (CVE-2025-25257)
WatchTowr Labs reveals CVE-2025-25257, a critical FortiWeb SQL injection allowing unauthenticated remote code execution. Patch your FortiWeb 7.0,… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/critical-vulnerability-fortinet-fortiweb-cve-2025-25257/
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Exploits for pre-auth Fortinet FortiWeb RCE flaw released, patch now
Proof-of-concept exploits have been released for a critical SQLi vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb that can be used to achieve pre-authenticated remote code execution on vulnerable servers. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exploits-for-pre-auth-fortinet-fortiweb-rce-flaw-released-patch-now/
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Qilin Leads in Exploiting Unpatched Fortinet Vulnerabilities
The Qilin group has surged to prominence by aggressively exploiting critical vulnerabilities in Fortinet devices, underscoring a broader trend of sophisticated cyber extortion tactics targeting data-dependent sectors. Global ransomware victims dropped to 463, a 15% decline from May’s 545, yet the intensity of attacks remained high, with Qilin claiming 81 victims through opportunistic intrusions leveraging…
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Fortinet Releases Patch for Critical SQL Injection Flaw in FortiWeb (CVE-2025-25257)
Fortinet has released fixes for a critical security flaw impacting FortiWeb that could enable an unauthenticated attacker to run arbitrary database commands on susceptible instances.Tracked as CVE-2025-25257, the vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 9.6 out of a maximum of 10.0.”An improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command (‘SQL Injection’) vulnerability [CWE-89]…
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Fortinet Joins SASE ‘Leaders’ Palo Alto Networks, Netskope, Cato: Gartner Magic Quadrant
Fortinet ascended into the ‘leaders’ category for Gartner’s 2025 Magic Quadrant for SASE Platforms, joining Palo Alto Networks, Netskope and Cato Networks in the report’s sought-after top ranking. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/fortinet-joins-sase-leaders-palo-alto-networks-netskope-cato-gartner-magic-quadrant
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Survey: 52% of Firms Now Put CISO in Charge of OT Security
Fortinet Report Says OT Defenses Are Maturing, Aided by AI Tools. Fortinet’s 2025 OT cybersecurity report reveals a shift in risk ownership to the CISO’s office, with increasing maturity, AI-driven defense and rising regulatory pressure shaping how organizations defend operational technology environments. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/survey-52-firms-now-put-ciso-in-charge-ot-security-a-28918
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FortiOS Buffer Overflow vulnerability Enables Remote Code Execution by Attackers
Fortinet has disclosed a critical security vulnerability in FortiOS that could allow authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code through a heap-based buffer overflow in the cw_stad daemon, affecting multiple versions of the popular network security operating system. Critical Security Flaw Discovered in FortiOS Fortinet announced today the discovery of a significant security vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-24477,…
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SAP-Schwachstellen gefährden Windows-Nutzerdaten
Tags: access, compliance, cve, cvss, cyberattack, encryption, fortinet, GDPR, PCI, phishing, risk, sap, spear-phishing, update, vulnerability, windowsSchwachstellen in SAP GUI geben sensible Daten durch schwache oder fehlende Verschlüsselung preis.Die Forscher Jonathan Stross von Pathlock, und Julian Petersohn von Fortinet warnen vor zwei neuen Sicherheitslücken in einer Funktion von SAP GUI, die für die Speicherung der Benutzereingaben in den Windows- (CVE-2025-0055) und Java-Versionen (CVE-2025-0056) zuständig ist .Dadurch werden sensible Informationen wie Benutzernamen,…
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U.S. CISA adds AMI MegaRAC SPx, D-Link DIR-859 routers, and Fortinet FortiOS flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds AMI MegaRAC SPx, D-Link DIR-859 routers, and Fortinet FortiOS flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added AMI MegaRAC SPx, D-Link DIR-859 routers, and Fortinet FortiOS flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the descriptions for these…
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CISA Adds 3 Flaws to KEV Catalog, Impacting AMI MegaRAC, D-Link, Fortinet
Tags: authentication, cisa, cve, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, fortinet, infrastructure, kev, router, vulnerabilityThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Wednesday added three security flaws, each impacting AMI MegaRAC, D-Link DIR-859 router, and Fortinet FortiOS, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation.The list of vulnerabilities is as follows -CVE-2024-54085 (CVSS score: 10.0) – An authentication bypass by spoofing First seen…
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Fortinet devices hit by UMBRELLA STAND campaign
Tags: fortinetFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/fortinet-devices-hit-by-umbrella-stand-campaign
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NCSC Warns of SHOE RACK Malware Targeting Fortinet Firewalls via DOH SSH Protocols
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a critical alert regarding a newly identified malware, dubbed SHOE RACK, which has been observed targeting Fortinet firewalls and other perimeter devices. Developed using the Go 1.18 programming language, this malicious software demonstrates a high level of sophistication by leveraging DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) for command and control (C2)…
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NCSC Issues Alert on ‘UMBRELLA STAND’ Malware Targeting Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has sounded the alarm over a newly identified malware dubbed >>UMBRELLA STAND,
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NCSC Uncovers >>UMBRELLA STAND<< Malware: Stealthy Backdoor Targets Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls
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Silver Fox APT Targets Taiwan with Complex Gh0stCringe and HoldingHands RAT Malware
Cybersecurity researchers are warning of a new phishing campaign that’s targeting users in Taiwan with malware families such as HoldingHands RAT and Gh0stCringe.The activity is part of a broader campaign that delivered the Winos 4.0 malware framework earlier this January by sending phishing messages impersonating Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau, Fortinet FortiGuard Labs said in a…
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Silver Fox APT Targets Taiwan with Complex Gh0stCringe and HoldingHands RAT Malware
Cybersecurity researchers are warning of a new phishing campaign that’s targeting users in Taiwan with malware families such as HoldingHands RAT and Gh0stCringe.The activity is part of a broader campaign that delivered the Winos 4.0 malware framework earlier this January by sending phishing messages impersonating Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau, Fortinet FortiGuard Labs said in a…
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Over a dozen Fortinet vulnerabilities fixed
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/over-a-dozen-fortinet-vulnerabilities-fixed
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The critical role that partnerships play in shrinking the cyber skills gap
Building the cyber talent pipeline through partnerships: a real-world example: Fortinet’s work in Morocco offers an example of how uniquely crafted partnerships can help develop cyber-talent pipelines, particularly in under-resourced regions. Through the “Code 212” initiative, Fortinet works with two ministries and 12 Moroccan universities, integrating hands-on cybersecurity training for students across many disciplines. We…
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Russia-linked PathWiper malware hits Ukrainian infrastructure
Tags: apt, attack, backup, cisco, ciso, compliance, control, cyber, detection, endpoint, finance, fortinet, infrastructure, insurance, intelligence, malware, network, PurpleTeam, resilience, risk, russia, tactics, threat, tool, ukraine, vulnerability, zero-trustEchoes of past attacks: While PathWiper shares tactical similarities with HermeticWiper, its enhanced capabilities reveal a clear evolution in wiper malware sophistication. The new variant employs advanced techniques, such as querying registry keys to locate network drives and dismounting volumes to bypass protections, a stark contrast to HermeticWiper’s simpler approach of sequentially targeting drives numbered…
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New Qilin ransomware attacks involve Fortinet exploits
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/new-qilin-ransomware-attacks-involve-fortinet-exploits
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Attackers exploit Fortinet flaws to deploy Qilin ransomware
Tags: cve, exploit, flaw, fortinet, group, intelligence, ransomware, remote-code-execution, threat, vulnerabilityQilin ransomware now exploits Fortinet vulnerabilities to achieve remote code execution on impacted devices. Threat intelligence firm PRODAFT warned that Qilin ransomware (aka Phantom Mantis) group targeted multiple organizations between May and June 2025 by exploiting multiple FortiGate vulnerabilities, including CVE-2024-21762, and CVE-2024-55591. >>Phantom Mantis recently launched a coordinated intrusion campaign targeting multiple organizations between…
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Critical Fortinet flaws now exploited in Qilin ransomware attacks
The Qilin ransomware operation has recently joined attacks exploiting two Fortinet vulnerabilities that allow bypassing authentication on vulnerable devices and executing malicious code remotely. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-fortinet-flaws-now-exploited-in-qilin-ransomware-attacks/
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ViperSoftX Malware Used by Threat Actors to Steal Sensitive Information
The AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) has recently issued a detailed report confirming the persistent distribution of ViperSoftX malware by threat actors, with notable impact on users in South Korea and beyond. First identified by Fortinet in 2020, ViperSoftX is a sophisticated PowerShell-based malware designed to infiltrate infected systems, execute remote commands, and steal sensitive…