Firewall
Fortinet

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate VM04

- The Fortinet FortiGate VM04 is a virtual firewall appliance designed for small to medium-sized businesses and remote offices.

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate VM04

Specifications

OS
FortiOS
IDS/IPS
Yes
UTM
770 Mbps
VPN
4.4 Gbps
SD-WAN
Yes
Firewall
Yes
Sessions
2 million

Potential Threats

13
Critical
3
High
5
Medium
0
Low

21 Known CVEs

13 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 VM04

Default Credentials — Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate VM04

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

Known CVE Vulnerabilities (21)

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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-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-2024-55591 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-2023-29182 2023

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability [CWE-121] in Fortinet FortiOS before 7.0.3 allows a privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code via spec...

6.4
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-2022-39952 2023

A external control of file name or path in Fortinet FortiNAC versions 9.4.0, 9.2.0 through 9.2.5, 9.1.0 through 9.1.7, 8.8.0 through 8.8.11, 8.7.0 thr...

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

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FAQ

What is the default password for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate VM04?

The most common default credentials for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate VM04 are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.

What is the default username for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate VM04?

The default username for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate VM04 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 VM04?

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 VM04 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 VM04 have known security vulnerabilities?

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate VM04 has 21 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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