CVE-2024-26011: A missing authentication for critical function vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, For

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-26011 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting fortios, fortipam, fortiproxy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A missing authentication for critical function vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, FortiManager 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, FortiManager 7.0.0 through 7.0.11, FortiManager 6.4.0 through 6.4.14, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.7, FortiOS 7.0.0 through 7.0.14, FortiOS 6.4 all versions, FortiOS 6.2 all versions, FortiOS 6.0 all versions, FortiPAM 1.2 all versions, FortiPAM 1.1 all versions, FortiPAM 1.0 all ve

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2024-11-12
Last modified	2026-10-22

Publisher (CNA): Fortinet, Inc. · Vendor: fortinet

Last updated 2026-10-22 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-12 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-22 14:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fortinet fortios UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.0.0 and < 7.0.15 · >= 7.2.0 and < 7.2.8 · >= 7.4.0 and < 7.4.4

Fixed in: 7.0.15, 7.2.8, 7.4.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

fortinet fortipam UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.0.0 and < 1.3.0

Fixed in: 1.3.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

fortinet fortiproxy UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.0.0 and < 7.0.17 · >= 7.2.0 and < 7.2.10 · >= 7.4.0 and < 7.4.4

Fixed in: 7.0.17, 7.2.10, 7.4.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fortiproxy || rpm -q fortiproxy || fortiproxy --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.0.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortiproxy

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fortiproxy

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fortiproxy sudo apt install fortiproxy=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold fortiproxy

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list fortiproxy sudo dnf downgrade fortiproxy-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add fortiproxy

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

fortinet fortimanager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.4.0 and < 6.4.15 · >= 7.0.0 and < 7.0.12 · >= 7.2.0 and < 7.2.5 · >= 7.4.0 and < 7.4.3

Fixed in: 6.4.15, 7.0.12, 7.2.5, 7.4.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fortimanager || rpm -q fortimanager || fortimanager --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.4.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortimanager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fortimanager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fortimanager sudo apt install fortimanager=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold fortimanager

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list fortimanager sudo dnf downgrade fortimanager-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add fortimanager

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

fortinet fortiswitchmanager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 7.0.0 and < 7.0.4 · >= 7.2.0 and < 7.2.4

Fixed in: 7.0.4, 7.2.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fortiswitchmanager || rpm -q fortiswitchmanager || fortiswitchmanager --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortiswitchmanager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fortiswitchmanager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fortiswitchmanager sudo apt install fortiswitchmanager=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold fortiswitchmanager

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list fortiswitchmanager sudo dnf downgrade fortiswitchmanager-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add fortiswitchmanager

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

fortinet fortiportal UPGRADE

Affected: >= 5.3.0 and < 6.0.15

Fixed in: 6.0.15

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fortiportal || rpm -q fortiportal || fortiportal --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.0.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortiportal

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fortiportal

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fortiportal sudo apt install fortiportal=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.3.0> sudo apt-mark hold fortiportal

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list fortiportal sudo dnf downgrade fortiportal-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add fortiportal

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-26011?

fortios: upgrade to 7.0.15, 7.2.8, 7.4.4; fortipam: upgrade to 1.3.0; fortiproxy: upgrade to 7.0.17, 7.2.10, 7.4.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-26011 being exploited?

CVE-2024-26011 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-26011 affect?

CVE-2024-26011 affects fortios, fortipam, fortiproxy. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A missing authentication for critical function vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, FortiManager 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, FortiManager 7.0.0 through 7.0.11, FortiManager 6.4.0 through 6.4.14, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.3,

How urgent is CVE-2024-26011?

Priority 36/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Fortinet FortiOS vulnerabilities · Fortinet vulnerabilities

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