Multiple Fortinet Flaws Enable Code Execution and Access

Executive Summary

Vulnerabilities enable code execution, auth bypass, path traversal, SQL injection, XSS and file modification or deletion. Attackers may gain persistent access, alter configs or access sensitive data on affected Fortinet systems.

Key Details

Affected Platform

Fortinet

Attack Surface

Recommended Action

Apply vendor patch

Affected Environment

FortiOS, FortiProxy, FortiPAM, FortiSandbox, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager and related Cloud/PaaS platforms. Applies to organisations using Fortinet for firewalling, analysis, management and sandboxing.

Operational Impact

Successful attacks can alter or delete configuration and system files, affecting network security enforcement. Data access or change on Fortinet platforms may disrupt monitoring, logging, and security decision quality.

Technical Root Cause

Issues include path traversal, missing authentication, credential exposure, heap overflow, XSS, OS command and SQL injection flaws. Weak input validation, insufficient access control and insecure credential handling underlie most vulnerabilities.

Recommended Mitigation

Apply Fortinet fixed versions or stable-channel updates to all listed products after testing.
Migrate unsupported versions to fixed releases and enforce least privilege on all Fortinet accounts.

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References

Refer to Fortinet PSIRT notices FG-IR-26-100, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 115, 120, 121, 122 and 125 for official details. See the associated CVEs listed in the report for precise product, version and fix information.