What is the Vulnerability?Ivanti Virtual Traffic Manager (vTM), a software application used to manage and optimize the delivery of applications across networks is affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability. This flaw (CVE-2024-7593) arises from an incorrect implementation of an authentication algorithm, which can be exploited by a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication in the admin panel, allowing them to create a new admin user. This potentially grants unauthorized access and control over the affected system.A public Proof of Concept (PoC) is available for this exploit and CISA has added this vulnerability to Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog on September 24, 2024.What is the recommended Mitigation?Ivanti released updates for Ivanti Virtual Traffic Manager (vTM) which addresses the vulnerability. Security Advisory: Ivanti Virtual Traffic Manager (vTM ) (CVE-2024-7593)What FortiGuard Coverage is available?FortiGuard recommends users to apply the fix provided by the vendor and follow instructions as mentioned on the vendor’s advisory. FortiGuard team is currently investigating IPS Protection.The FortiGuard Incident Response team can be engaged to help with any suspected compromise.

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