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Vulnerability Analysis

FortiOS CVE-2024-21762 Explained: The SSL VPN Out-of-Bounds Write RCE

CVE-2024-21762 is a pre-authentication out-of-bounds write in the FortiOS SSL VPN daemon that allows remote code execution. Here is the timeline, root cause, detection, and the full list of fixed versions.

Jul 4, 20265 min read
Ransomware

The Gentlemen RaaS Database Leak: What the May 2026 Breach Revealed About a Top Ransomware Operation

An insider sold The Gentlemen's internal 'Rocket' backend in May 2026, exposing affiliate structure, tooling, and negotiation logs of one of 2026's most prolific RaaS crews. Here is what the leak teaches defenders.

May 20, 202611 min read
Vulnerability Analysis

Fortinet CVE-2024-21762 Deep Dive: Why SSL-VPN Keeps Producing Critical CVEs

The February 2024 FortiOS SSL-VPN remote code execution vulnerability continues a pattern of high-impact CVEs in edge appliances. A technical retrospective and structural analysis.

Mar 18, 20265 min read
Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2025-59718 in FortiOS: FortiCloud SSO SAML Bypass

An unauthenticated SAML message manipulation lets attackers log in as admin on FortiGate, FortiWeb, and FortiProxy. We unpack the bug and the IR steps.

Dec 11, 20256 min read
Vulnerability Response

CVE-2025-64446 in Fortinet FortiWeb: Patch Posture & SBOM Response

FortiWeb path traversal + RCE scored CVSS 9.1 and entered CISA KEV after months of targeted exploitation. Defender playbook for the WAF emergency.

Nov 15, 20257 min read
Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2025-32756 in FortiVoice: HTTP Stack Overflow to Root RCE

A stack-based buffer overflow in FortiVoice and FortiMail web portals lets unauthenticated attackers execute root commands over HTTPS.

May 14, 20255 min read
Vulnerability Analysis

Fortinet FortiGate Authentication Bypass: CVE-2024-55591 Explained

A critical authentication bypass in FortiOS and FortiProxy allowed attackers to gain super-admin privileges via crafted Node.js websocket requests. Here's what happened and how to protect your infrastructure.

Jan 14, 20255 min read
Vulnerability Analysis

FortiJump: CVE-2024-47575 FortiManager Zero-Day Exploited at Scale

CVE-2024-47575, dubbed FortiJump, allowed unauthenticated attackers to execute commands on FortiManager devices. Mandiant confirmed exploitation by a new threat cluster targeting managed Fortinet infrastructure.

Oct 23, 20246 min read
Vulnerability Management

Fortinet FortiOS CVE-2024-21762: Exploitation Patterns

CVE-2024-21762 gave attackers pre-auth RCE on FortiGate SSL VPN. We trace the exploitation patterns, scanner behavior, and who got hit first.

Feb 18, 20245 min read
Vulnerability Analysis

FortiGate CVE-2023-27997: Critical Heap Overflow in SSL VPN

A pre-authentication heap overflow in FortiOS SSL VPN allowed remote code execution on hundreds of thousands of internet-facing firewalls.

Jun 12, 20236 min read
Vulnerability Analysis

Fortinet FortiProxy CVE-2023-25610: Buffer Underwrite in Network Security Infrastructure

CVE-2023-25610 allowed unauthenticated RCE on FortiOS and FortiProxy through a buffer underwrite vulnerability. Another critical flaw in perimeter security appliances.

Mar 8, 20236 min read
Vulnerability Analysis

FortiGate SSL-VPN Zero-Day (CVE-2022-42475): How a Heap Overflow Gave Attackers the Keys

A heap-based buffer overflow in Fortinet's SSL-VPN was actively exploited before disclosure. State-sponsored actors used it to deploy custom implants on critical infrastructure.

Dec 12, 20226 min read
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