CVE-2026-44277: Critical severity Fortinet FortiAuthenticator vulnerability

Published May 12, 2026
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Updated

A improper access control vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator 8.0.2, FortiAuthenticator 8.0.0, FortiAuthenticator 6.6.0 through 6.6.8, FortiAuthenticator 6.5.0 through 6.5.6 may allow attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator=8.0.2, =8.0.0, >=6.6.0<=6.6.8, >=6.5.0<=6.5.6
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator>=6.4.0<=6.4.10
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator>=6.5.0<6.5.7
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator>=6.6.0<6.6.9
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator>=8.0.0<8.0.3

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to FortiAuthenticator version 8.0.3 or above Upgrade to FortiAuthenticator version 8.0.1 or above Upgrade to FortiAuthenticator version 6.6.9 or above Upgrade to FortiAuthenticator version 6.5.7 or above Upgrade to FortiAuthenticator version 6.4.11 or above Upgrade to FortiAuthenticator version 6.3.5 or above

Event History

May 12, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:54 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
News Published
via BleepingComputer·06:23 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·06:25 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-44277?

CVE-2026-44277 is considered a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-44277?

To fix CVE-2026-44277, upgrade Fortinet FortiAuthenticator to the latest available version that addresses the vulnerability.

3

What versions of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator are affected by CVE-2026-44277?

CVE-2026-44277 affects FortiAuthenticator versions 8.0.2, 8.0.0, 6.6.0 through 6.6.8, and 6.5.0 through 6.5.6.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2026-44277?

CVE-2026-44277 is an improper access control vulnerability that may allow an attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands.

5

Can CVE-2026-44277 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-44277 can potentially be exploited remotely due to its remote code execution capabilities.

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