SB20261111101 - Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in FortiManager



SB20261111101 - Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in FortiManager

Published: November 11, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20261111101
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Authorization bypass through user-controlled key (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-126218)

CWE-ID: CWE-639 - Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key

CVSSv4: 7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote privileged user to read and manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to authorization bypass through user-controlled key. A remote authenticated attacker with admin permission can elevate their privileges to root via crafted HTTP requests.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.