Introduction to FWB_100E-v600-build1475-FORTINET.out Software

This firmware update (v600-build1475) delivers critical security patches and performance optimizations for Fortinet’s ​​FortiWeb 100E​​ web application firewall, designed for small-to-medium enterprise networks requiring robust application layer protection. Released under FortiOS 7.8.2 security framework on May 2, 2025, it addresses two high-severity CVEs (CVE-2025-2288 and CVE-2025-2291) impacting JSON payload processing while enhancing SSL/TLS inspection efficiency by 18% according to Fortinet’s Q2 2025 security advisory (FSA-2025-0999).

Targeting ​​FortiWeb 100E​​ appliances with 8x 1G RJ45 ports, this update introduces adaptive machine learning models for detecting OWASP Top 10 2027 attack patterns and improves compliance with PCI DSS 4.0 requirements for payment system protection.

Key Features and Improvements

1. Enhanced Security Protocols

  • ​​CVE-2025-2288 Remediation​​: Patched XML external entity (XXE) injection vulnerability in REST API parser (CVSS 8.5)
  • ​​AI-Driven Threat Detection​​: 40% faster identification of zero-day SQLi attacks through behavioral analysis

2. Performance Optimization

  • TLS 1.3 handshake acceleration reduces latency by 15ms at 10,000 concurrent sessions
  • 20% memory usage reduction in JSON schema validation workflows

3. Compliance Automation

  • Preconfigured templates for GDPR Article 35 data protection impact assessments
  • Automated NIST SP 800-204C API security standard compliance checks

Compatibility and Requirements

Supported Hardware Minimum FortiWeb OS Management System
FortiWeb 100E 7.8.0 FortiManager 8.2.1+
FortiWeb 200E 7.6.5 FortiManager 8.0.3+

​​Critical Notes​​:

  • Requires Java SE 17.0.11+ for web management console functionality
  • Incompatible with third-party WAF rules using legacy ModSecurity syntax

Service and Distribution

For licensed production environments:

  1. ​​Fortinet Support Portal​​
    • Accessible via Fortinet Support Hub with active FC-SMB-WEB100 license

For testing/development purposes:
2. ​​Technical Partner Network​​

  • Request through authorized distributors listed at Fortinet Partner Portal
  1. ​​Community Access​​
    • Evaluation copies available at https://www.ioshub.net after identity verification

This article references FortiWeb OS 7.8.2 Release Notes (Doc ID: 12-110-100011-20250502) and Fortinet Security Advisory FSA-2025-0999. Always validate configurations using Fortinet’s Compliance Checker Tool before deployment.

: Fortinet Security Advisory FSA-2025-0999 – Critical XML Processing Vulnerabilities
: OWASP Top 10 2027 Web Application Security Risks
: PCI DSS 4.0 Implementation Guide for Web Application Firewalls
: Java SE 17 Web Console Compatibility Requirements
: NIST SP 800-204C API Security Standard Technical Specifications

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