FBI: Ongoing FortiBleed attacks lock out FortiGate VPN admins
Summary
The FBI has issued a warning about ongoing FortiBleed attacks targeting Fortinet FortiGate firewalls and SSL VPN gateways. These attacks are designed to lock out legitimate administrators from their devices.
IFF Assessment
FOE
The FortiBleed attacks lock out legitimate administrators, directly hindering defensive capabilities and indicating a successful intrusion by threat actors.
Defender Context
This alert highlights the continued risk posed by exploited vulnerabilities in widely used network security appliances like FortiGate. Defenders should prioritize patching affected devices and verifying their configuration to prevent unauthorized access and administrative lockout.