Improper access control in FortiSwitch AX - CVE-2026-22628
Published: March 10, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU123738
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-22628
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Fortinet, Inc
Affected software:
FortiSwitch AX
FortiSwitch AX
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improperly imposed security restrictions. A local administrator can bypass shell command limitations and execute arbitrary commands via a specifically crafted SSH config file.
How to mitigate CVE-2026-22628
Install updates from vendor's website.