STIGQter: STIG Summary: Fortinet FortiGate Firewall NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 5 Benchmark Date: 05 Jan 2026:

The FortiGate device must be running an operating system release that is currently supported by the vendor.

DISA Rule

SV-234193r961863_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-234193

Group Title

SRG-APP-000516-NDM-000351

Rule Version

FGFW-ND-000170

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Go to the Fortinet Upgrade Path Tool and select the platform that is being upgraded, the current FortiOS version, and the desired FortiOS version, and then click "Go".

Log in to the Fortinet Support Portal and go to Download >> Firmware Images and download the listed firmware versions from the Upgrade Path Tool.

Log in to the FortiGate GUI with Super-Admin privilege and go to System >> Firmware. Upload the target firmware file under "Upload Firmware >> Browse" and then click "Backup config and upgrade”.

Repeat as necessary as defined by the Upgrade Path Tool.

Check Contents

Log in to the Fortinet Support Portal and review the Product Life Cycle Software "End of Support Date".

Log in to the FortiGate with Super-Admin privilege in the GUI and review the Dashboard >> Status >> System Information widget for Firmware version.

If the firmware listed in the FortiGate is not supported based on the Product Life Cycle page, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-234193

Documentable

False

Rule Version

FGFW-ND-000170

Severity Override Guidance

Log in to the Fortinet Support Portal and review the Product Life Cycle Software "End of Support Date".

Log in to the FortiGate with Super-Admin privilege in the GUI and review the Dashboard >> Status >> System Information widget for Firmware version.

If the firmware listed in the FortiGate is not supported based on the Product Life Cycle page, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5260