FG-IR-26-120: Path Traversal in CLI

Published Apr 14, 2026
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Updated

An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in FortiAnalyzer, FortiAnalyzer Cloud, FortiManager and FortiManager Cloud may allow a privileged attacker to delete files from the underlying filesystem via crafted CLI requests.

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.6.0<=7.6.4
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.4.0<=7.4.7
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.2
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.0
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=7.6.0<=7.6.4
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=7.4.0<=7.4.7
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=7.2
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=7.0
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.6.0<=7.6.4
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.4.0<=7.4.7
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.2
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.0
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.6.0<=7.6.4
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.4.0<=7.4.7
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.2
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.0

Event History

Apr 14, 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-26-120?

The severity of FG-IR-26-120 is considered critical due to the potential for a privileged attacker to delete files from the filesystem.

2

How do I fix FG-IR-26-120?

To mitigate FG-IR-26-120, upgrade to FortiAnalyzer, FortiAnalyzer Cloud, FortiManager, or FortiManager Cloud versions 7.6.5 or 7.4.8, depending on the product.

3

What products are affected by FG-IR-26-120?

FG-IR-26-120 affects FortiAnalyzer, FortiAnalyzer Cloud, FortiManager, and FortiManager Cloud versions prior to their respective patched versions.

4

Can FG-IR-26-120 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, FG-IR-26-120 can allow a privileged attacker to perform unauthorized file deletion, potentially impacting the security of the system.

5

Is there any workaround for FG-IR-26-120?

There are no known workarounds for FG-IR-26-120; applying the latest updates is essential for remediation.

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