Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine in FortiManager - CVE-2026-126180
Published: November 11, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU165225
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-126180
CWE-ID: CWE-1336
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote privileged user to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine in a template engine i. A low privileged device manager admin can obtain super admin privilege on managed FortiGates via injecting malicious commands.
Affected software
FortiManager
How to mitigate CVE-2026-126180
Install update from vendor's website.
FortiManager - addressed in versions 7.4.12, 7.6.8, 8.0.2