Firewall
Fortinet

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 300E

- The Fortinet FortiGate 300E is a compact, high-performance firewall designed for small to medium-sized businesses and branch offices.

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 300E

Specifications

OS
FortiOS
CPU
NP6Lite + CP9
IDS/IPS
4.4 Gbps
LAN
GE
RAM
4 GB
USB
1x USB
UTM
3.3 Gbps

Potential Threats

8
Critical
7
High
7
Medium
1
Low

23 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 300E

Default Credentials — Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 300E

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

Known CVE Vulnerabilities (23)

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CVE-2020-29010 2025

An exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor vulnerability in FortiOS version 6.2.4 and below, version 6.0.10 and belowmay allow remo...

5.0
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-2021-32589 2024

A Use After Free (CWE-416) vulnerability in FortiManager version 7.0.0, version 6.4.5 and below, version 6.2.7 and below, version 6.0.10 and below, ve...

8.1
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-2023-22640 2023

A out-of-bounds write in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, FortiOS version 7.0.0 through 7.0.10, FortiOS version 6.4.0 through 6.4.11, For...

7.5
CVE-2020-29007 2023

The Score extension through 0.3.0 for MediaWiki has a remote code execution vulnerability due to improper sandboxing of the GNU LilyPond executable. T...

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

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FAQ

What is the default password for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 300E?

The most common default credentials for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 300E are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.

What is the default username for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 300E?

The default username for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 300E 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 300E?

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 300E 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 300E have known security vulnerabilities?

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 300E has 23 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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