CVE-2026-70468: FGFM Authentication Weakening via CLI Configuration

Published Aug 12, 2026
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Updated

A authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager 7.6.1, FortiManager 7.4.3 through 7.4.5, FortiManager 7.2.5 through 7.2.9, FortiManager Cloud 7.6.1, FortiManager Cloud 7.4.3 through 7.4.5, FortiManager Cloud 7.2.5 through 7.2.9 may allow attacker to improper access control via <insert attack vector here>

Other sources

An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel [CWE-288] vulnerability in FortiManager and FortiManager Cloud may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to impersonate any FortiGate managed by the FortiManager with a specific CLI option set via crafted FGFM requests if the attacker has a valid certificate.

FortiGuard

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiManager=.
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.4.3<=7.4.5
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.2.5<=7.2.9
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud=.
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.4.3<=7.4.5
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.2.5<=7.2.9

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Fortinet FortiManager Cloud to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.2.10
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Fortinet FortiManager Cloud to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.6
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Fortinet FortiManager Cloud to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6.2
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Fortinet FortiManager to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.2.10
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Fortinet FortiManager to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.6
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Fortinet FortiManager to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6.2

Event History

Aug 12, 2026
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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-2026-70468?

The severity of CVE-2026-70468 is high with a CVSS score of 7.3.

2

How does CVE-2026-70468 affect Fortinet FortiManager?

CVE-2026-70468 allows authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Fortinet FortiManager and FortiManager Cloud.

3

Which versions of Fortinet FortiManager are affected by CVE-2026-70468?

CVE-2026-70468 affects FortiManager versions 7.6.1, 7.4.3 through 7.4.5, and 7.2.5 through 7.2.9.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-70468?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2026-70468 could gain unauthorized access to the FortiManager systems.

5

How do I fix CVE-2026-70468?

To fix CVE-2026-70468, it is recommended to update to the latest patched versions of FortiManager and FortiManager Cloud.

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