Firewall
Fortinet

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 400E

- The Fortinet FortiGate 400E is a compact, high-performance firewall designed for small to medium-sized businesses and branch offices.

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 400E

Specifications

OS
FortiOS
IDS/IPS
9 Gbps
RAM
8 GB
USB
1x USB
UTM
6 Gbps
VPN
Yes
Ports
18x GE RJ45, 16x GE SFP, 8x 10GE SFP+

Potential Threats

8
Critical
8
High
7
Medium
2
Low

25 Known CVEs

8 critical vulnerabilities found — immediate patching required.
Audit firewall rules and remove unused allow entries. Enable detailed logging. Restrict management access to trusted IPs only.

Default IP

192.168.1.99

Default admin panel address for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 400E

Default Credentials — Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 400E

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

Known CVE Vulnerabilities (25)

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CVE-2025-22252 2025

A missing authentication for critical function in Fortinet FortiProxy versions 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiSwitchManager version 7.2.5, and FortiOS vers...

9.8
CVE-2024-50565 2025

A improper restriction of communication channel to intended endpoints vulnerability [CWE-923] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.4.0 through 7.4.3, 7.2.0 t...

3.1
CVE-2024-26013 2025

A improper restriction of communication channel to intended endpoints vulnerability [CWE-923] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, 7.2.0 t...

7.5
CVE-2024-40591 2025

An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability [CWE-266] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.6.0, 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, 7.2.0 through 7.2.9 and before 7.0.1...

8.8
CVE-2024-35279 2025

A stack-based buffer overflow [CWE-121] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.4 through 7.2.8 and version 7.4.0 through 7.4.4 allows a remote...

8.1
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-2024-46666 2025

An allocation of resources without limits or throttling [CWE-770] vulnerability in FortiOS versions 7.6.0, versions 7.4.4 through 7.4.0, 7.2 all versi...

5.3
CVE-2024-47575 2024

A missing authentication for critical function in FortiManager 7.6.0, FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, FortiManager 7.2.0 through 7.2.7, FortiManager...

9.8
CVE-2024-21743 2024

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in favethemes Houzez Login Register houzez-login-register.This issue affects Houzez Login Register: from n/a throug...

8.8
CVE-2024-21753 2024

A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Fortinet FortiClientEMS versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0.0 throug...

5.5

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FAQ

What is the default password for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 400E?

The most common default credentials for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 400E are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.

What is the default username for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 400E?

The default username for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 400E 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 400E?

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 400E 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 400E have known security vulnerabilities?

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 400E has 25 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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