Firewall
Fortinet

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 6501F

- The Fortinet FortiGate 6501F is a high-performance firewall that provides advanced security features and scalability for large-scale networks.

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 6501F

Specifications

OS
FortiOS
UTM
120 Gbps
VPN
200 Gbps
Rack
Chassis blade
Ports
40x GE RJ45, 8x 10GE SFP+, 4x 40GE QSFP+, 1x MGMT, 1x IPMI, 1x Console, 1x USB
Firewall
Yes
Sessions
400 M

Potential Threats

10
Critical
6
High
5
Medium
4
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 6501F

Default Credentials — Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 6501F

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-2023-29184 2025

An incomplete cleanup vulnerability [CWE-459] in FortiOS 7.2 all versions and before & FortiProxy version 7.2.0 through 7.2.2 and before 7.0.8 allows...

3.2
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-2024-26006 2025

An improper neutralization of input during web page Generation vulnerability [CWE-79] in FortiOS version 7.4.3 and below, version 7.2.7 and below, ver...

7.5
CVE-2023-40721 2025

A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability [CWE-134] vulnerability in Fortinet allows a privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code...

6.7
CVE-2024-21754 2024

A use of password hash with insufficient computational effort vulnerability [CWE-916] affecting FortiOS version 7.4.3 and below, 7.2 all versions, 7.0...

1.8
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 6501F?

The most common default credentials for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 6501F are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.

What is the default username for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 6501F?

The default username for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 6501F 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 6501F?

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 6501F 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 6501F have known security vulnerabilities?

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 6501F 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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