CVE-2026-22828
Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager Enables RCE
Publication date: 2026-04-14
Last updated on: 2026-05-01
Assigner: Fortinet, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| fortinet | fortianalyzer_cloud | From 7.6.2 (inc) to 7.6.5 (exc) |
| fortinet | fortimanager_cloud | From 7.6.2 (inc) to 7.6.5 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-122 | A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow found in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud versions 7.6.2 through 7.6.4 and FortiManager Cloud versions 7.6.2 through 7.6.4. It allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands by sending specially crafted requests.
Exploitation is difficult because of protections like Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) and network segmentation, which require significant preparation effort.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands remotely without authentication.
This can lead to full compromise of the affected system, potentially resulting in data theft, system disruption, or further network penetration.