CVE-2026-24858
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitAn Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability [CWE-288] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 7.6.0 through 7.6.5, FortiAnalyzer 7.4.0 through 7.4.9, FortiAnalyzer 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, FortiAnalyzer 7.0.0 through 7.0.15, FortiManager 7.6.0 through…
Published Jan 27, 2026 · Updated Jun 9, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-24858 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Fortianalyzer (Fortinet), Fortimanager (Fortinet), FortiNAC-F (Fortinet) and 4 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 27, 2026. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Fortianalyzer 7.0.15, Fortimanager 7.0.15, FortiNAC-F 7.6.6.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
86%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability [CWE-288] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 7.6.0 through 7.6.5, FortiAnalyzer 7.4.0 through 7.4.9, FortiAnalyzer 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, FortiAnalyzer 7.0.0 through 7.0.15, FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.5, FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.9, FortiManager 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, FortiManager 7.0.0 through 7.0.15, FortiNAC-F 7.6.3 through 7.6.5, FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.5, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.10, FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.12, FortiOS 7.0.0 through 7.0.18, FortiProxy 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiProxy 7.4.0 through 7.4.12, FortiProxy 7.2.0 through 7.2.15, FortiProxy 7.0.0 through 7.0.22, FortiWeb 8.0.0 through 8.0.3, FortiWeb 7.6.0 through 7.6.6, FortiWeb 7.4.0 through 7.4.11 may allow an attacker with a FortiCloud account and a registered device to log into other devices registered to other accounts, if FortiCloud SSO authentication is enabled on those devices.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jan 27, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 27, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jan 27, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jan 27, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
225 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| FortianalyzerFortinet | 7.0.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.10, 7.0.11, 7.0.12, 7.0.13, 7.0.14, 7.0.15 | 7.0.15 |
| FortimanagerFortinet | 7.0.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.10, 7.0.11, 7.0.12, 7.0.13, 7.0.14, 7.0.15 | 7.0.15 |
| FortiNAC-FFortinet | >= 7.6.3 | 7.6.6 |
| FortiproxyFortinet | 7.0.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.10, 7.0.11, 7.0.12, 7.0.13, 7.0.14, 7.0.15 | 7.0.22 |
| FortiwebFortinet | 7.4.0, 7.4.1, 7.4.10, 7.4.11, 7.4.2, 7.4.3, 7.4.4, 7.4.5 | 7.4.11 |
Patched Releases
Fortianalyzer
7.0.15
Fortimanager
7.0.15
FortiNAC-F
7.6.6
Fortios
7.0.18
Fortiproxy
7.0.22
Fortiweb
7.4.11
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 27, 2026
Added to CISA KEV
Jan 27, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 27, 2026
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jan 27, 2026
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jan 27, 2026
Last updated
Jun 9, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
References
- advisoryhttps://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-975644.html
- advisoryhttps://www.fortinet.com/blog/psirt-blogs/analysis-of-sso-abuse-on-fortios
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability [CWE-288] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 7.6.0 through 7.6.5, FortiAnalyzer 7.4.0 through 7.4.9, FortiAnalyzer 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, FortiAnalyzer 7.0.0 through 7.0.15, FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.5, FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.9,…
Affected: Fortianalyzer (Fortinet) versions 7.0.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.10, 7.0.11, 7.0.12, 7.0.13, 7.0.14, 7.0.15; Fortimanager (Fortinet) versions 7.0.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.10, 7.0.11, 7.0.12, 7.0.13, 7.0.14, 7.0.15; FortiNAC-F (Fortinet) versions >= 7.6.3, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 27, 2026.
Yes. It was added on Jan 27, 2026 with a federal remediation due date of Jan 30, 2026.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Fortianalyzer 7.0.15, Fortimanager 7.0.15, FortiNAC-F 7.6.6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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