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CVE-2026-40688: Execute unauthorized code or commands in Fortinet FortiWeb

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-40688cvecve-2026-40688
Published: Tue Apr 14 2026 (04/14/2026, 22:35:15 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Fortinet
Product: FortiWeb

Description

CVE-2026-40688 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability affecting Fortinet FortiWeb versions 8. 0. 0 through 8. 0. 3, 7. 6. 0 through 7. 6. 6, and 7. 4.

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AILast updated: 04/14/2026, 23:16:55 UTC

Technical Analysis

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in Fortinet FortiWeb versions 8.0.0 to 8.0.3, 7.6.0 to 7.6.6, and 7.4.0 to 7.4.11. This vulnerability allows an attacker with high privileges to execute unauthorized code or commands. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.7, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability has been officially fixed by Fortinet, and patches are available. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been reported.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized code or command execution on affected FortiWeb devices, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The attacker requires high privileges to exploit this vulnerability. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

An official fix is available from Fortinet for this vulnerability. Users should apply the provided patches to affected FortiWeb versions 8.0.0 through 8.0.3, 7.6.0 through 7.6.6, and 7.4.0 through 7.4.11 as soon as possible to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
fortinet
Date Reserved
2026-04-14T22:32:07.399Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
official-fix

Threat ID: 69dec76b82d89c981f15e82d

Added to database: 4/14/2026, 11:02:03 PM

Last enriched: 4/14/2026, 11:16:55 PM

Last updated: 4/15/2026, 12:17:08 AM

Views: 5

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