Firewall
Fortinet

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 401E

- The FortiGate 401E is a compact, high-performance firewall designed for small to medium-sized businesses and branch offices.

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 401E

Specifications

OS
FortiOS
CPU
SoC4
Ips
3.5 Gbps
USB
2x USB
UTM
3 Gbps
VPN
11 Gbps
Ports
24x 1GbE

Potential Threats

11
Critical
9
High
3
Medium
2
Low

25 Known CVEs

11 critical vulnerabilities found — immediate patching required.
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Default IP

192.168.1.99

Default admin panel address for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 401E

Default Credentials — Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 401E

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-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-2023-25610 2025

A buffer underwrite ('buffer underflow') vulnerability in the administrative interface of Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, version 7.0.0...

9.8
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-2024-55591 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-2024-26015 2024

An incorrect parsing of numbers with different radices vulnerability [CWE-1389] in FortiProxy version 7.4.3 and below, version 7.2.10 and below, versi...

3.4
CVE-2023-41677 2024

A insufficiently protected credentials in Fortinet FortiProxy 7.4.0, 7.2.0 through 7.2.6, 7.0.0 through 7.0.12, 2.0.0 through 2.0.13, 1.2.0 through 1....

7.5
CVE-2023-48788 2024

A improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in Fortinet FortiClientEMS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.2, FortiCl...

9.8
CVE-2023-42789 2024

A out-of-bounds write in Fortinet FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.1, 7.2.0 through 7.2.5, 7.0.0 through 7.0.12, 6.4.0 through 6.4.14, 6.2.0 through 6.2.15,...

9.8
CVE-2024-23113 2024

A use of externally-controlled format string 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, FortiProxy v...

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

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FAQ

What is the default password for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 401E?

The most common default credentials for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 401E are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.

What is the default username for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 401E?

The default username for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 401E 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 401E?

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 401E 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 401E have known security vulnerabilities?

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 401E 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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