A authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager 7.6.1, FortiManager 7.4.3 through 7.4.5,… (CVE-2026-70468)
CVE-2026-70468 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager and FortiManager Cloud versions 7.6.1, 7.4.3 through 7.4.5, and 7.2.5 through 7.2.9. This flaw allows an attacker to bypass authentication controls via an alternate path or channel, potentially leading to unauthorized access. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.1. No specific patch or remediation details are provided in the available data. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an authentication bypass in Fortinet FortiManager and FortiManager Cloud across multiple versions (7.6.1, 7.4.3-7.4.5, 7.2.5-7.2.9). The issue arises from improper access control via an alternate path or channel, classified under CWE-288 (Authentication Bypass). The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1 indicates high impact with network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. No patch or vendor advisory details are currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to FortiManager or FortiManager Cloud systems. This could lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems. Given the high CVSS score, the impact is considered severe.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to FortiManager interfaces and monitor for unusual access attempts. Follow Fortinet's official channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
A authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager 7.6.1, FortiManager 7.4.3 through 7.4.5,… (CVE-2026-70468)
Description
CVE-2026-70468 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager and FortiManager Cloud versions 7.6.1, 7.4.3 through 7.4.5, and 7.2.5 through 7.2.9. This flaw allows an attacker to bypass authentication controls via an alternate path or channel, potentially leading to unauthorized access. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.1. No specific patch or remediation details are provided in the available data. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an authentication bypass in Fortinet FortiManager and FortiManager Cloud across multiple versions (7.6.1, 7.4.3-7.4.5, 7.2.5-7.2.9). The issue arises from improper access control via an alternate path or channel, classified under CWE-288 (Authentication Bypass). The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1 indicates high impact with network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. No patch or vendor advisory details are currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to FortiManager or FortiManager Cloud systems. This could lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems. Given the high CVSS score, the impact is considered severe.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to FortiManager interfaces and monitor for unusual access attempts. Follow Fortinet's official channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-cv9f-9p28-r862
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-70468"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a7c9b21bf8831d539cda5cf
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 16:11:13 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 16:17:54 UTC
Last updated: 08/13/2026, 02:41:00 UTC
Views: 6
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