Firewall
Fortinet

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 2201E

- The Fortinet FortiGate 2201E is a compact, high-performance firewall designed for small to medium-sized businesses and branch offices.

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 2201E

Specifications

OS
FortiOS
CPU
Intel Xeon 8-core
IDS/IPS
24 Gbps
Ips
24 Gbps
RAM
32 GB
USB
2x USB
UTM
20 Gbps

Potential Threats

8
Critical
0
High
3
Medium
0
Low

11 Known CVEs

8 critical vulnerabilities found — immediate patching required.
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Default IP

192.168.1.99

Default admin panel address for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 2201E

Default Credentials — Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 2201E

Username Password Access Type Protocol Port Notes
(blank) web HTTPS 443
(blank) ssh SSH 22
(blank) console Console

Known CVE Vulnerabilities (11)

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CVE-2024-55591 2025

An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability [CWE-288] affecting FortiOS version 7.0.0 through 7.0.16 and FortiProxy vers...

9.8
CVE-2024-21762 2024

A out-of-bounds write in Fortinet FortiOS versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, 7.2.0 through 7.2.6, 7.0.0 through 7.0.13, 6.4.0 through 6.4.14, 6.2.0 through...

9.8
CVE-2021-43072 2023

A buffer copy without checking size of input ('classic buffer overflow') in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer version 7.0.2 and below, version 6.4.7 and below, v...

6.7
CVE-2023-27997 2023

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability [CWE-122] in FortiOS version 7.2.4 and below, version 7.0.11 and below, version 6.4.12 and below, version 6...

9.8
CVE-2022-42475 2023

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability [CWE-122] in FortiOS SSL-VPN 7.2.0 through 7.2.2, 7.0.0 through 7.0.8, 6.4.0 through 6.4.10, 6.2.0 through...

9.8
CVE-2022-40684 2022

An authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel [CWE-288] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.1 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.6, FortiPr...

9.8
CVE-2020-12812 2020

An improper authentication vulnerability in SSL VPN in FortiOS 6.4.0, 6.2.0 to 6.2.3, 6.0.9 and below may result in a user being able to log in succes...

9.8
CVE-2019-6693 2019

Use of a hard-coded cryptographic key to cipher sensitive data in FortiOS configuration backup file may allow an attacker with access to the backup fi...

6.5
CVE-2018-13382 2019

An Improper Authorization vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 6.0.0 to 6.0.4, 5.6.0 to 5.6.8 and 5.4.1 to 5.4.10 and FortiProxy 2.0.0, 1.2.0 to 1.2.8, 1...

9.1
CVE-2018-13379 2019

An Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ("Path Traversal") in Fortinet FortiOS 6.0.0 to 6.0.4, 5.6.3 to 5.6.7 and 5.4.6 to 5.4....

9.1

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FAQ

What is the default password for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 2201E?

The most common default credentials for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 2201E are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.

What is the default username for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 2201E?

The default username for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 2201E is typically "admin". The full list of default credentials including username, password, access type and port is shown in the table on this page.

How do I change the password on Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 2201E?

Log in to the admin panel using the default credentials listed above. Navigate to Administration → Password or System → Account settings. Enter the current password and set a new strong password. Save the changes.

How do I reset Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 2201E to factory defaults?

Locate the Reset button (usually a small pinhole on the back/bottom of the device). Hold it for 10-30 seconds while powered on until the LEDs flash. The device will reboot with default settings.

Is it safe to leave default credentials unchanged?

No. Default credentials are publicly known and frequently exploited by automated scanners. Change the admin password immediately after first login.

Does Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 2201E have known security vulnerabilities?

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 2201E has 11 known CVE vulnerabilities documented in our database. The full list with severity ratings is shown on this page. Apply the latest firmware update from the manufacturer to address known issues.

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