Firewall
Fortinet

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate VM08

- The Fortinet FortiGate VM08 is a virtual firewall appliance that provides network security and threat protection for small to medium-sized businesses.

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate VM08

Specifications

OS
FortiOS
CPU
8 vCPU
IDS/IPS
Yes
RAM
16 GB
UTM
Yes
VPN
Yes
SD-WAN
Yes

Potential Threats

10
Critical
4
High
4
Medium
0
Low

18 Known CVEs

10 critical vulnerabilities found — immediate patching required.
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Default IP

192.168.1.99

Default admin panel address for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate VM08

Default Credentials — Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate VM08

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

Known CVE Vulnerabilities (18)

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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-2021-32589 2024

A Use After Free (CWE-416) vulnerability in FortiManager version 7.0.0, version 6.4.5 and below, version 6.2.7 and below, version 6.0.10 and below, ve...

8.1
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-2023-29183 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-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-2022-42475 2023

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability [CWE-122] in FortiOS SSL-VPN 7.2.0 through 7.2.2, 7.0.0 through 7.0.8, 6.4.0 through 6.4.10, 6.2.0 through...

9.8
CVE-2022-35843 2022

An authentication bypass by assumed-immutable data vulnerability [CWE-302] in the FortiOS SSH login component 7.2.0, 7.0.0 through 7.0.7, 6.4.0 thro...

8.1

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FAQ

What is the default password for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate VM08?

The most common default credentials for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate VM08 are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.

What is the default username for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate VM08?

The default username for Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate VM08 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 VM08?

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 VM08 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 VM08 have known security vulnerabilities?

Fortinet Fortinet FortiGate VM08 has 18 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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