EUVD-2026-29729
GHSA-37fv-cfw9-w5r9
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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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 <insert attack vector here>
AnalysisAI
Critical unauthenticated access control bypass in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator versions 6.5.0-6.5.6, 6.6.0-6.6.8, 8.0.0, and 8.0.2 enables remote code execution without authentication. The CVSS score of 9.8 with AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N indicates trivial remote exploitation against default configurations. While the vendor advisory (FG-IR-26-128) confirms this vulnerability, the incomplete description placeholder ('<insert attack vector here>') suggests the advisory may contain additional details not yet published in CVE records. No public exploit code or active exploitation confirmed at time of analysis, though the authentication bypass nature and maximum CVSS scores make this a priority patching target for organizations running FortiAuthenticator.
Technical ContextAI
FortiAuthenticator is Fortinet's centralized authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) solution providing multi-factor authentication, certificate management, and identity services for enterprise networks. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-284 (Improper Access Control), indicating flawed authorization logic that fails to properly enforce security policies. In authentication infrastructure products, improper access control often manifests as authentication bypass, privilege escalation, or unauthorized API access. The affected CPE string (cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiauthenticator) encompasses multiple major versions (6.5.x, 6.6.x, 8.0.x), suggesting the flaw exists in core authentication or authorization logic shared across these release branches rather than a version-specific regression.
RemediationAI
Immediately upgrade FortiAuthenticator to patched versions specified in Fortinet advisory FG-IR-26-128 at https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-128 (specific fixed versions not provided in CVE data - consult vendor advisory directly). Until patching is completed, implement network-level compensating controls: restrict FortiAuthenticator management interfaces to trusted administrator IP addresses via firewall rules, disable internet-facing exposure if not operationally required, enable extensive authentication logging and monitoring for anomalous access patterns, and consider placing FortiAuthenticator behind a web application firewall with strict allow-listing if remote access is necessary. Note these mitigations do not eliminate the vulnerability and may impact legitimate remote administration workflows - they only reduce attack surface while patching is prioritized. Given the authentication bypass nature, compensating controls should be considered temporary risk reduction only.
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Same weakness CWE-284 – Improper Access Control
View allSame technique Authentication Bypass
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