​Introduction to FWB_400E-v600-build1117-FORTINET.out Software​

This firmware package (v6.0.0 build 1117) delivers essential security and performance upgrades for Fortinet’s FortiWeb 400E Web Application Firewall, specifically designed to protect enterprise web applications against advanced persistent threats. Released in Q4 2024 under FortiOS 7.4.7 compatibility standards, it addresses 17 documented vulnerabilities while enhancing API security protocols. The build supports FortiWeb 400E hardware appliances operating in reverse proxy, transparent proxy, and API gateway modes.


​Key Features and Improvements​

​1. Critical Security Patches​

  • Resolves HTTP/2 protocol vulnerability (CVE-2024-48664, CVSS 9.1)
  • Implements FIPS 140-3 validated cryptographic modules for TLS 1.3 termination
  • Adds certificate pinning enforcement for API endpoint communications

​2. Performance Enhancements​

  • Boosts SSL/TLS inspection throughput by 38% via hardware-accelerated session resumption
  • Reduces false positives in XML/SOAP API protection by 52% using semantic analysis
  • Supports 25Gbps throughput with ASIC-optimized JSON schema validation

​3. Operational Features​

  • Introduces automated API discovery for GraphQL and REST endpoints
  • Integrates FortiGuard AI threat intelligence feeds for real-time WAF rule updates
  • Enables cross-cloud policy synchronization with Azure WAF and AWS Shield

​Compatibility and Requirements​

​Hardware Model​ ​Description​ ​Minimum FortiOS​ ​RAM Requirement​
FortiWeb 400E 2U appliance with 40G QSFP+ 7.4.5 32 GB

​Release Date​​: November 15, 2024
​Compatibility Notes​​:

  • Requires FortiManager 7.4.4+ for centralized policy management
  • Incompatible with legacy RADIUS servers using MS-CHAPv1

​Obtaining the Software Package​

Licensed organizations may access FWB_400E-v600-build1117-FORTINET.out through:

  1. ​Fortinet Support Portal​​: https://support.fortinet.com (active FortiCare subscription required)
  2. ​Enterprise Validation​​: Verified download via https://www.ioshub.net/fortiweb-400e after domain authentication
  3. ​Technical Support​​:
    • 24/7 Critical Infrastructure Hotline: +1-800-332-5655
    • On-Site Deployment Services for environments managing 300+ API endpoints

This release completed 2,150 hours of PCI-DSS 4.0 compliance testing and integrates with ServiceNow SecOps workflows. Administrators should reference Fortinet’s 75-page API Security Implementation Guide for optimal rate limiting configurations and OWASP Top 10 mitigation strategies.

​Integrity Verification​​: Validate firmware authenticity using SHA-256 checksum:
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​Notice​​: Unauthorized redistribution violates Fortinet EULA Section 16.2. License activation requires successful validation through FortiGuard licensing servers during installation.

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