CVE-2026-22628
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Improper Access Control in Fortinet FortiSwitchAXFixed Enables Command Execution
Publication date: 2026-03-10
Last updated on: 2026-04-09
Assigner: Fortinet, Inc.
Description
Description
An improper access control vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSwitchAXFixed 1.0.0 through 1.0.1 may allow an authenticated admin to execute system commands via a specifically crafted SSH config file.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| fortinet | fortiswitchaxfixed | From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.0.2 (exc) |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-284 | The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an improper access control issue found in Fortinet FortiSwitchAXFixed versions 1.0.0 through 1.0.1. It allows an authenticated administrator to execute system commands by using a specially crafted SSH configuration file.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability could allow an authenticated admin to execute arbitrary system commands, potentially leading to unauthorized changes, data compromise, or disruption of the affected system's normal operations.
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