CVE-2026-39814: Execute unauthorized code or commands in Fortinet FortiWeb
A relative path traversal vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb 8.0.0 through 8.0.2, FortiWeb 7.6.0 through 7.6.6, FortiWeb 7.4.1 through 7.4.12, FortiWeb 7.2.7 through 7.2.12, FortiWeb 7.0.10 through 7.0.12 may allow attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via <insert attack vector here>
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb versions 7.0.10 through 8.0.2 involves a relative path traversal that could enable an attacker with high privileges to execute unauthorized code or commands. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and no user interaction, but privileges are high. The impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability consequences. Fortinet has released an official fix to address this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized code or command execution on the affected FortiWeb device, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The attacker must have high privileges and local access to exploit this vulnerability. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Fortinet to remediate this vulnerability. Users should apply the vendor-provided patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on the customer applying the update. There are no indications that no action is required or that the issue is already mitigated without patching.
CVE-2026-39814: Execute unauthorized code or commands in Fortinet FortiWeb
Description
A relative path traversal vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb 8.0.0 through 8.0.2, FortiWeb 7.6.0 through 7.6.6, FortiWeb 7.4.1 through 7.4.12, FortiWeb 7.2.7 through 7.2.12, FortiWeb 7.0.10 through 7.0.12 may allow attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via <insert attack vector here>
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb versions 7.0.10 through 8.0.2 involves a relative path traversal that could enable an attacker with high privileges to execute unauthorized code or commands. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and no user interaction, but privileges are high. The impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability consequences. Fortinet has released an official fix to address this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized code or command execution on the affected FortiWeb device, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The attacker must have high privileges and local access to exploit this vulnerability. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Fortinet to remediate this vulnerability. Users should apply the vendor-provided patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on the customer applying the update. There are no indications that no action is required or that the issue is already mitigated without patching.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- fortinet
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-07T15:24:15.182Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
Threat ID: 69de650a82d89c981fbf0913
Added to database: 4/14/2026, 4:02:18 PM
Last enriched: 4/14/2026, 4:17:10 PM
Last updated: 4/14/2026, 6:16:39 PM
Views: 8
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