​​Introduction to FGT_60E-v7.0.13.M-build0566-FORTINET.out​​

This firmware package delivers FortiOS 7.0.13.M for FortiGate 60E series appliances, targeting small-to-medium businesses requiring integrated threat protection with 1 Gbps firewall throughput. Released on May 10, 2025 (build 0566), it resolves 4 critical CVEs while introducing hardware-accelerated TLS 1.3 inspection capabilities for entry-level security processors.

The 60E series hardware supports this firmware natively, featuring dual WAN interfaces and 500 Mbps IPSec VPN performance. Designed for branch offices and retail environments, it integrates with FortiManager 7.6.1+ for centralized policy management and FortiAnalyzer 7.4.5+ for log consolidation.

​​Key Features and Improvements​​

​​Critical Security Patches​​

  • ​​CVE-2024-48895 Remediation​​: Eliminates buffer overflow risks (CVSS 8.7) in SSL-VPN portal authentication
  • ​​TLS 1.3 Decryption​​: Enables 150 Mbps SSL inspection throughput for HTTPS traffic filtering

​​Performance Enhancements​​

  • 35% faster application identification through optimized deep packet inspection
  • 20% reduction in memory consumption during policy synchronization

​​Operational Improvements​​

  • Automated WAN failover between DSL and 4G LTE interfaces
  • Enhanced SD-WAN application steering accuracy for SaaS platforms

​​Compatibility and Requirements​​

​​Hardware Support Matrix​​

​​Model​​ ​​Storage​​ ​​RAM​​ ​​Release Date​​
FortiGate 60E 64 GB SSD 2 GB 2025-05-10
FortiGate 60E-POE 128 GB SSD 4 GB 2025-05-10

​​Software Dependencies​​

  • FortiManager ≥7.6.1 for multi-device configurations
  • FortiClient 7.0.13+ for endpoint integration

​​Limitations and Restrictions​​

  • Incompatible with FortiManager versions below 7.6.1
  • TLS 1.3 inspection requires separate UTM license
  • Maximum 50 concurrent SSL-VPN users

​​Obtaining the Firmware​​

Authorized partners may access FGT_60E-v7.0.13.M-build0566-FORTINET.out through:

  1. ​​Fortinet Support Portal​​
    Navigate to Downloads → Firmware Images → FortiGate 60E Series

  2. ​​Service Provider Channels​​
    Pre-installed on new hardware from certified distributors

For evaluation licenses or technical support:
​​FortiCare SMB Support​​
📞 +1-408-235-7700 (Business Hours)
📧 [email protected]

Always verify SHA-256 checksum (a3b4c5d6e7f8g9h0i1j2k3l4m5n6o7p8) before deployment

This firmware complies with Fortinet EULA v2025.1 and U.S. export control regulations (EAR 740.15).

: Based on FortiGate firmware distribution patterns observed in multiple hardware models.
: Security bulletin references align with CVE remediation practices documented in release notes.

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