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AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Network vector and PR:N align with unauthenticated remote access; AC:H reflects the unconfirmed but implied specific triggering condition consistent with CWE-288 and the incomplete description.
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CVSS VectorVendor: fortinet
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5DescriptionCVE.org
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>
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AnalysisAI
Authentication bypass in Fortinet FortiManager and FortiManager Cloud allows unauthenticated remote attackers to circumvent access controls via an alternate path or channel, potentially gaining full administrative control over managed security infrastructure. Affected version ranges span FortiManager 7.2.5 through 7.6.1 and FortiManager Cloud 7.2.5 through 7.6.1, covering multiple active release branches of this centralized network security management platform. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | Exploitation requires network-level reachability to the FortiManager management interface - typically TCP/443 (HTTPS REST API and GUI) or TCP/541 (FGFM device management protocol). … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 3.1 vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H scores 8.1, indicating a network-accessible, unauthenticated vulnerability with high attack complexity and full impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | The primary remediation is to apply the vendor-released patch referenced in Fortinet PSIRT advisory FG-IR-26-160, available at https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-160. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
Recommended ActionAI
Within 24 hours, inventory all FortiManager and FortiManager Cloud instances currently running affected versions (7.2.5 through 7.6.1) and validate network exposure-prioritize cloud-hosted instances and publicly routable administrative interfaces. …
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External POC / Exploit Code
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EUVD-2026-57194
GHSA-cv9f-9p28-r862