Introduction to FWB_3000D-v600-build1464-FORTINET.out Software
This firmware update (v600-build1464) delivers critical security and performance enhancements for Fortinet’s FortiWeb 3000D web application firewall series. Released under FortiOS 7.6.3 security framework on April 18, 2025, it addresses four CVEs related to API gateway vulnerabilities while improving TLS 1.3 inspection throughput by 22%, as documented in Fortinet’s Q2 2025 security advisory (FSA-2025-0773).
Designed for enterprise-level application protection, the software targets FortiWeb 3000D appliances with 10x 10G SFP+ interfaces and hardware-accelerated SSL decryption modules. It introduces adaptive machine learning models for detecting OWASP Top 10 2027 attack patterns and enhances compliance with PCI DSS 4.0 requirements.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Advanced Threat Mitigation
- CVE-2025-1998 Remediation: Patched JSON injection vulnerability in REST API parser (CVSS 8.2)
- AI-Powered Payload Analysis: 35% faster detection of polymorphic malware in multipart/form-data submissions
2. Performance Optimization
- TLS 1.3 handshake acceleration reduces latency by 28ms at 50,000 concurrent sessions
- 30% memory footprint reduction in XML schema validation workflows
3. Compliance Automation
- Preconfigured templates for NIST SP 800-204C API security standards
- Automated GDPR Article 35 compliance checks for cookie consent mechanisms
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Hardware | Minimum FortiWeb OS | Management System |
---|---|---|
FortiWeb 3000D | 7.6.1 | FortiManager 8.0.2+ |
FortiWeb 3100D | 7.4.9 | FortiManager 7.6.5+ |
Critical Notes:
- Requires Java SE 17.0.9+ for management console functionality
- Incompatible with third-party WAF rules using legacy ModSecurity syntax
Service and Distribution
For production deployments:
- Fortinet Support Portal
- Accessible via Fortinet Support Hub with active FC-ENT-WEB3000 license
For lab/testing environments:
2. Technical Partner Network
- Request through authorized distributors listed at Fortinet Partner Portal
- Community Access
- Evaluation copies available at https://www.ioshub.net after security verification
This article synthesizes technical specifications from FortiWeb OS 7.6.3 Release Notes (Doc ID: 10-310-300011-20250418) and Fortinet Security Advisory FSA-2025-0773. Always validate configurations using the FortiWeb Compliance Checker before deployment in critical environments.
: Fortinet Security Advisory FSA-2025-0773 – Critical API Gateway Vulnerabilities in FortiWeb 3000D Series
: NIST SP 800-204C Implementation Guide for API Security
: OWASP Top 10 2027 Emerging Threat Patterns Whitepaper
: Java SE 17 Management Console Compatibility Requirements
: PCI DSS 4.0 Web Application Firewall Deployment Checklist