Authentication bypass affecting FortiOS, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiProxy and FortiWeb.
A critical vulnerability affecting FortiOS, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiProxy, and FortiWeb would allow an authenticated attacker to bypass the FortiCloud SSO authentication mechanism on affected systems.
Description
Technical context and vulnerability details
FortiOS, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiProxy and FortiWeb are network security solutions developed by Fortinet. They respectively ensure perimeter protection, centralized equipment management, log analysis, secure proxy and web application protection. These solutions are affected by a critical vulnerability labeled CVE‑2026‑24858, resulting from an access control flaw related to the FortiCloud Single Sign-On (SSO) functionality. Exploitation of this vulnerability would allow an attacker with a valid FortiCloud account and a registered device to access other devices registered in affected systems. This vulnerability is classified critical with a severity score of 9.8 according to CVSS v3.1.
Potential Risks & Impact
Potential consequences upon exploitation
- Unauthorized access;
- Data privacy breach;
- Compromise of system integrity;
Affected systems
Products, components and targeted versions
- FortiAnalyzer: versions 7.6.5, 7.4.9, 7.0.15, 7.4.0 to 7.4.9, 7.2.0 to 7.2.11, and 7.0.0 to 7.0.15;
- FortiManager: versions 7.6.0 to 7.6.5, 7.4.0 to 7.4.9, 7.2.0 to 7.2.11 and 7.0.0 to 7.0.15;
- FortiOS: versions 7.6.0 to 7.6.5, 7.4.0 to 7.4.10, 7.2.0 to 7.2.12 and 7.6.0 to 7.6.5;
- FortiProxy: versions 7.6.4, 7.4.12, 7.2.15 and 7.0.22;
- FortiWeb: versions 7.4.0 to 7.4.12, 7.2.0 to 7.2.15, 7.0.0 to 7.0.22, 8.0.0 to 8.0.3, 7.6.0 to 7.6.6;
Recommended Remediations & Actions
Immediate actions and recommended mitigations
- Update FortiOS to the latest stable versions;
- Update FortiProxy to the latest stable versions;
- Update FortiManager to the latest stable versions;
- Temporarily disable FortiCloud SSO;
- Limit access to management interfaces;
Sources & External Links
Vendor security advisories and documentation
Advisory Specifications
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