CVE-2026-22628
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Improper Access Control in Fortinet FortiSwitchAXFixed Enables Command Execution

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-22628, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-03-10

Last updated on: 2026-04-09

Assigner: Fortinet, Inc.

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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Published
2026-03-10
Last Modified
2026-04-09
Generated
2026-07-06
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2026-03-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
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fortinet fortiswitchaxfixed From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.0.2 (exc)

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CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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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