SB2026041511 - Out-of-bounds write in FortiWeb
Published: April 15, 2026
Breakdown by Severity
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-40688)
CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a remote privileged user to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to out-of-bounds write in administrative interface. A remote privileged attacker can execute arbitrary code or command via crafted HTTP requests.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.