CVE-2026-70468
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Authentication Bypass in Fortinet FortiManager

Publication date: 2026-08-12

Last updated on: 2026-08-12

Assigner: Fortinet, Inc.

Description
A authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager 7.6.1, FortiManager 7.4.3 through 7.4.5, FortiManager 7.2.5 through 7.2.9, FortiManager Cloud 7.6.1, FortiManager Cloud 7.4.3 through 7.4.5, FortiManager Cloud 7.2.5 through 7.2.9 may allow attacker to improper access control via <insert attack vector here>

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Published
2026-08-12
Last Modified
2026-08-12
Generated
2026-08-12
AI Q&A
2026-08-12
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-70468
EUVD
EUVD-2026-57194

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 6 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
fortinet fortimanager 7.6.1
fortinet fortimanager From 7.4.3 (inc) to 7.4.5 (inc)
fortinet fortimanager From 7.2.5 (inc) to 7.2.9 (inc)
fortinet fortimanager_cloud 7.6.1
fortinet fortimanager_cloud From 7.4.3 (inc) to 7.4.5 (inc)
fortinet fortimanager_cloud From 7.2.5 (inc) to 7.2.9 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-288 The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.

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Executive Summary

This is an authentication bypass vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager and FortiManager Cloud versions. It allows an attacker to bypass authentication controls and gain unauthorized access through an alternate path or channel.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain improper access to sensitive system functions or data managed by FortiManager. This may lead to unauthorized configuration changes, data theft, or disruption of network management services.

Mitigation Strategies

Update FortiManager to a patched version immediately. Fortinet recommends upgrading to FortiManager 7.6.2, 7.4.6, 7.2.10, or later for on-premises deployments and FortiManager Cloud to the latest available version.

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