CVE-2026-126181
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CVE-2026-126181 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use of hard-coded credentials 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 may allow an adjacent-network authenticated attacker with user permission to join the FGFM configuration-sync mesh of the affected FortiGate deployment via the default pre-shared key.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use of hard-coded credentials 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 may allow an adjacent-network authenticated attacker with user permission to join the FGFM configuration-sync mesh of the affected FortiGate deployment via the default pre-shared key.
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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 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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