Firewall
Fortinet

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 7040E

- The FortiGate 7040E is a high-performance, next-generation firewall that provides advanced security features and scalability for large-scale networks.

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 7040E

Specifications

OS
FortiOS
IDS/IPS
Yes
UTM
Yes
VPN
Yes
Rack
7U
Ports
4x 10GE SFP+, 4x GE RJ45 (per FPM-7620E)
SD-WAN
Yes

Potential Threats

11
Critical
4
High
6
Medium
0
Low

24 Known CVEs

11 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

192.168.1.168

Default admin panel address for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 7040E

Default Credentials — Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 7040E

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

Known CVE Vulnerabilities (24)

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CVE-2019-15706 2025

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation in the SSL VPN portal of FortiProxy version 2.0.0, version 1.2.9 and below and FortiOS...

4.1
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-2024-23113 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
CVE-2023-40717 2023

A use of hard-coded credentials vulnerability [CWE-798] in FortiTester 2.3.0 through 7.2.3 may allow an attacker who managed to get a shell on the dev...

5.3
CVE-2023-29183 2023

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability [CWE-79] in FortiProxy 7.2.0 through 7.2.4, 7.0....

8.0
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-2021-42756 2023

Multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities [CWE-121] in the proxy daemon of FortiWeb 5.x all versions, 6.0.7 and below, 6.1.2 and below, 6.2...

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 7040E?

The most common default credentials for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 7040E are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.

What is the default username for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 7040E?

The default username for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 7040E 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 7040E?

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 7040E 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 7040E have known security vulnerabilities?

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate 7040E has 24 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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