CVE-2026-26035: High severity Fortinet FortiWeb vulnerability

Published Aug 12, 2026
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Updated

An Improper Authentication vulnerability [CWE-287] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb 8.0.0 through 8.0.2, FortiWeb 7.6.0 through 7.6.6, FortiWeb 7.4.0 through 7.4.11, FortiWeb 7.2.0 through 7.2.12, FortiWeb 7.0.0 through 7.0.12 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to login into the Fortiweb GUI/CLI with a random username and password

Affected Software

1 affected component
Fortinet FortiWeb>=8.0.0<=8.0.2, >=7.6.0<=7.6.6, >=7.4.0<=7.4.11, >=7.2.0<=7.2.12, >=7.0.0<=7.0.12

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Fortinet FortiWeb to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.12
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Fortinet FortiWeb to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6.7
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Fortinet FortiWeb to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.3
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Fortinet FortiWeb to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.13
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Fortinet FortiWeb to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.2.13

Event History

Aug 12, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:19 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-26035?

CVE-2026-26035 has a high severity rating of 8.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-26035?

To address CVE-2026-26035, update your Fortinet FortiWeb software to the latest version as recommended by Fortinet.

3

What does CVE-2026-26035 exploit?

CVE-2026-26035 exploits an improper authentication vulnerability that allows remote attackers to log in without authentication.

4

Which versions of FortiWeb are affected by CVE-2026-26035?

FortiWeb versions 8.0.0 to 8.0.2, 7.6.0 to 7.6.6, 7.4.0 to 7.4.11, 7.2.0 to 7.2.12, and 7.0.0 to 7.0.12 are affected by CVE-2026-26035.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-26035 classified as?

CVE-2026-26035 is classified as an Improper Authentication vulnerability according to CWE-287.

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