CVE-2026-22572: MFA Bypass in GUI

Published Mar 10, 2026
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Updated

An authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability [CWE-288] in FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer multifactor authentication may allow an attacker with knowledge of the admins password to bypass multifactor authentication checks via submitting multiple crafted requests.

Other sources

An authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiAnalyzer 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiAnalyzer 7.2.2 through 7.2.12, FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiManager 7.2.2 through 7.2.12 may allow an attacker with knowledge of the admins password to bypass multifactor authentication checks via submitting multiple crafted requests.

— MITRE

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.6.0<=7.6.3, >=7.4.0<=7.4.7, >=7.2.2<=7.2.11
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=7.6.0<=7.6.3, >=7.4.0<=7.4.7, >=7.2.2<7.2.10
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.6.0<=7.6.3, >=7.4.0<=7.4.7, >=7.2.2<=7.2.11
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.6.0<=7.6.3, >=7.4.0<=7.4.7, >=7.2.2<7.2.10
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.2.2<7.4.8
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.6.0<7.6.4
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.2.2<7.4.8
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.6.0<7.6.4
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.2.2<7.4.8
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.6.0<7.6.4
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.6.0<=7.6.3
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.4.0<=7.4.7
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.2.2<=7.2.11
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.6.0<=7.6.3
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.4.0<=7.4.7
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.2.2<=7.2.11

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiAnalyzer to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.8
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiAnalyzer to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6.4
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiManager to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.8
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiManager to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6.4

Event History

Mar 10, 2026
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:44 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-22572?

CVE-2026-22572 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow an attacker to bypass multifactor authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-22572?

To remediate CVE-2026-22572, upgrade FortiManager or FortiAnalyzer to version 7.6.4 or 7.4.8 as applicable.

3

Which Fortinet products are affected by CVE-2026-22572?

CVE-2026-22572 affects FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager Cloud, and FortiAnalyzer Cloud versions between specific versions listed in the vulnerability report.

4

Can CVE-2026-22572 be exploited without the admin's password?

No, an attacker needs to have knowledge of the admin's password to exploit CVE-2026-22572 and bypass multifactor authentication.

5

Is there a specific version of FortiManager or FortiAnalyzer that remains vulnerable to CVE-2026-22572?

Yes, FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer versions 7.2.11 to 7.2.2 are still vulnerable and should be updated to the latest version.

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