Fortinet Déjà Vu: Another Matrix Glitch Exposes FortiGate to Active Attacks
In The Matrix, déjà vu isn’t just a memory trick. It’s a glitch in the simulation — the machines tweak the code, and suddenly you see the same thing twice. For Neo, it was a black cat walking past twice. For us in cybersecurity, it’s Fortinet showing up in the headlines again.
This time, the glitch is tied to FortiGate firewalls. Threat actors are actively exploiting two newly disclosed flaws — CVE‑2025‑59718 and CVE‑2025‑59719 — that allow attackers to bypass SAML SSO authentication. Patches were released last week, but déjà vu means you need to patch again.
The Loop We Can’t Escape
If this feels familiar, it’s because it is. We’ve written before about the reliability issues of “cheap firewalls” and how vendors like SonicWall have struggled with SSLVPN flaws that left small businesses exposed. In another post, we highlighted Fortinet’s FortiWeb vulnerability as a reminder that “days without an incident rarely last long.” And here we are again. Another Fortinet headline. Another critical flaw. Another patch cycle. The loop keeps repeating.
What Makes This Flaw Different
The latest vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous because they target authentication bypass — the very mechanism that decides who gets into your systems and who doesn’t. By exploiting weaknesses in SAML SSO, attackers can impersonate legitimate users and gain access without raising alarms. Security researchers have already observed malicious SSO logins tied to these flaws. That means exploitation isn’t theoretical — it’s happening in the wild. For small businesses, this is especially concerning. Firewalls are often seen as the “front door” to the network. When that door can be bypassed, attackers don’t just peek inside — they walk right in.
Déjà Vu Isn’t Coincidence
The Matrix taught us that déjà vu is a sign the code has been altered. In cybersecurity, déjà vu is a sign that vendors are struggling to keep pace with attackers. Fortinet has patched critical flaws before, and they’ll patch them again. SonicWall has faced similar cycles. The pattern is clear: vendors rush to release patches, attackers rush to exploit before businesses apply them, and headlines repeat. For small businesses, this cycle is exhausting. You patch, you breathe, and then the next headline drops.
Breaking Free From the Endless Patch Cycle
At Actionable Security, we believe small businesses shouldn’t have to live in the loop. Our vCISO Advisory services help you:
See past the glitch: Understand the real risks behind the headlines.
Break free from the cycle: Move beyond reactive patching to proactive defense.
Take control of your defenses: Build a strategy that balances cost, reliability, and resilience.
Because in cybersecurity, déjà vu isn’t coincidence — it’s a warning.
The Red Pill Choice
Neo had to choose between the blue pill (stay in the illusion) and the red pill (see reality). Small businesses face a similar choice: keep patching blindly, hoping the loop will end, or take the red pill — partner with experts who help you see the bigger picture and build defenses that last.
At Actionable Security, we’re here to help you choose wisely.
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Final Thought
The simulation may bend, but your defenses don’t have to. Patch today, stay sharp, and remember: déjà vu is never just coincidence.
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