CVE-2020-9286

Name: CVE-2020-9286
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-07T19:15:13.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9286 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper authorization vulnerability in FortiADC may allow a remote authenticated user with low privileges to perform certain actions such as rebooting the system.. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper authorization vulnerability in FortiADC may allow a remote authenticated user with low privileges to perform certain actions such as rebooting the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.15%

63.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortiadc Firmware	<= 5.3.4

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-013Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-013Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 7, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9286?

An improper authorization vulnerability in FortiADC may allow a remote authenticated user with low privileges to perform certain actions such as rebooting the system.

How severe is CVE-2020-9286?

CVE-2020-9286 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9286?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-9286?

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Source: NVD / NIST