Improper access control in Fortinet FortiADC
Priority MEDIUM 41CWE-284Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-284.
Summary
An improper access control vulnerability [CWE-284] in FortiADC automation feature 7.1.0 through 7.1.2, 7.0 all versions, 6.2 all versions, 6.1 all versions may allow an authenticated low-privileged attacker to escalate their privileges to super_admin via a specific crafted configuration of fabric automation CLI script.
Why it matters now
Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00576 47th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | FortiADC | 7.1.0 – 7.1.2; 7.0.0 – 7.0.5; 6.2.0 – 6.2.6; 6.1.0 – 6.1.6 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- FortiADC VendorFortinet Affected 7.1.0 – 7.1.2; 7.0.0 – 7.0.5; 6.2.0 – 6.2.6; 6.1.0 – 6.1.6 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 4
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.1.0 – 6.1.6; 6.2.0 – 6.2.6; 7.0.0 – 7.0.5 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:7.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.1.0 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.1.1 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.1.2 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.1.0 – 6.1.6; 6.2.0 – 6.2.6; 7.0.0 – 7.0.5 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:7.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.1.0 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.1.1 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiadc:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.1.2 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2023-26205
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-7g3h-qprw-5589
References
More Fortinet Fortiadc vulnerabilities
- TI-2018-09612 Incorrect permission assignment in Fortinet FortiOS, fortiADC KEVCVSS 3.1MEDIUM 4.3
- TI-2022-18008 An improper handling of malformed request vulnerability [CWE-228] exists in FortiADC 5.0… CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2023-10904 A permissive cross-domain policy with untrusted domains vulnerability in Fortinet… CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.1
- TI-2022-18913 OS command injection in Fortinet FortiADC CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2022-18001 Cross-site scripting in Fortinet FortiADC CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2022-16288 OS command injection in Fortinet FortiADC CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
Sources
- CVE-2023-26205 · CVE Program
- CVE-2023-26205 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-7g3h-qprw-5589 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
This product uses the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. Sources and licences