CVE-2026-126180
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CVE-2026-126180 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.7, FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.11, FortiManager 7.2 all versions, FortiManager Cloud 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, FortiManager Cloud 7.6.0 through 7.6.7, FortiManager Cloud 7.4.1 through 7.4.11, FortiManager Cloud 7.2 all versions may allow a low privileged Device Manager admin to obtain super admin privilege on managed FortiGates via injecting malicious commands.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.7, FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.11, FortiManager 7.2 all versions, FortiManager Cloud 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, FortiManager Cloud 7.6.0 through 7.6.7, FortiManager Cloud 7.4.1 through 7.4.11, FortiManager Cloud 7.2 all versions may allow a low privileged Device Manager admin to obtain super admin privilege on managed FortiGates via injecting malicious commands.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | FortiManager | >= 8.0.0, <= 8.0.1; >= 7.6.0, <= 7.6.7; >= 7.4.0, <= 7.4.11; >= 7.2.0, <= 7.2.13 |
| Fortinet | FortiManager Cloud | >= 8.0.0, <= 8.0.1; >= 7.6.0, <= 7.6.7; >= 7.4.1, <= 7.4.11; >= 7.2.1, <= 7.2.13 |
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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