FG-IR-26-151: Path traversal in CLI command allows deletion of root file system

Published Jul 14, 2026
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Updated

An Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability [CWE-22] in FortiOS, FortiPAM, FortiProxy and FortiSwitch Manager may allow a privileged authenticated attacker with physical access to the device to delete the file system via crafted CLI commands.

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.6.0<=7.6.6
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<=7.4.9
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4
Fortinet FortiPAM=.
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.7.0<=1.7.2
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.6
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.5
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.4
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.3
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.2
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.1
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.0
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.6.0<=7.6.5
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.4<=7.4.13
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.2
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.0

Event History

Jul 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-26-151?

The severity of FG-IR-26-151 is classified as medium with a score of 5.

2

How do I fix FG-IR-26-151?

To fix FG-IR-26-151, ensure that your Fortinet devices are updated with the latest firmware that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by FG-IR-26-151?

FG-IR-26-151 affects FortiOS, FortiPAM, FortiProxy, and FortiSwitch Manager.

4

What type of attacker can exploit FG-IR-26-151?

A privileged authenticated attacker with physical access to the device can exploit FG-IR-26-151.

5

What is the potential impact of FG-IR-26-151?

The potential impact of FG-IR-26-151 is the deletion of the file system on the affected Fortinet devices.

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