FG-IR-26-081: Privilege escalation using undocumented CLI command

Published Mar 10, 2026
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Updated

An Inclusion of Undocumented Features [CWE-1242] in FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer CLI may allow a remote authenticated read-only admin with CLI access to escalate their privilege via use of a hidden command.

Affected Software

20 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.6.0<=7.6.3
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.4.0<=7.4.7
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.2.0<=7.2.10
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.0.0<=7.0.14
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.4
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud=.
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=7.4.1<=7.4.7
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=7.2.1<=7.2.10
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=7.0.1<=7.0.14
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=6.4
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.6.0<=7.6.3
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.4.0<=7.4.7
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.2.0<=7.2.10
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.0.0<=7.0.14
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.4
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.6.2<=7.6.3
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.4.1<=7.4.7
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.2.1<=7.2.10
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.0.1<=7.0.14
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=6.4

Event History

Mar 10, 2026
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of FG-IR-26-081?

FG-IR-26-081 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer.

2

How do I fix FG-IR-26-081?

To remediate FG-IR-26-081, update your FortiManager or FortiAnalyzer to the specified versions or later provided in the advisory.

3

Who is affected by FG-IR-26-081?

FG-IR-26-081 affects remote authenticated read-only administrators with CLI access to FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer devices.

4

What products are impacted by FG-IR-26-081?

FG-IR-26-081 impacts Fortinet's FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer across multiple versions.

5

What type of vulnerability is FG-IR-26-081?

FG-IR-26-081 involves the inclusion of undocumented CLI commands leading to privilege escalation.

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