Firewall
Fortinet

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 4201F

- The Fortinet FortiGate 4201F is a high-performance, next-generation firewall that provides robust security and networking features for small to medium-sized businesses.

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 4201F

Specifications

Ha
Yes
OS
FortiOS
IDS/IPS
60 Gbps
UTM
72 Gbps
VPN
80 Gbps
Rack
2U
SD-WAN
Yes

Potential Threats

10
Critical
10
High
4
Medium
1
Low

25 Known CVEs

10 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 4201F

Default Credentials — Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 4201F

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-2024-48887 2025

A unverified password change vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSwitch GUI may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to change admin passwords via a sp...

9.8
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-2023-40714 2025

A relative path traversal in Fortinet FortiSIEM versions 7.0.0, 6.7.0 through 6.7.2, 6.6.0 through 6.6.3, 6.5.1, 6.5.0 allows attacker to escalate pri...

9.9
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-2024-45324 2025

A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability [CWE-134] in FortiOS version 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, version 7.2.0 through 7.2.9, version 7.0....

7.2
CVE-2024-40584 2025

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer version...

7.2
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-2024-46668 2025

An allocation of resources without limits or throttling vulnerability [CWE-770] in FortiOS versions 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, versions 7.2.0 through 7.2.8,...

7.5
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-2024-33508 2024

An improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-77] in Fortinet FortiClientEMS 7.2.0 through...

7.3

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FAQ

What is the default password for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 4201F?

The most common default credentials for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 4201F are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.

What is the default username for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 4201F?

The default username for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 4201F 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 4201F?

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 4201F 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 4201F have known security vulnerabilities?

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 4201F 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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