CVE-2026-126259
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CVE-2026-126259 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A missing authentication for critical function vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 8.0.0, FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.7, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.12, FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.13 may allow an unauthenticated attacker with HA FGSP + standalone-config-sync, or autoscale to execute command as super admin via crafted HA packets.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A missing authentication for critical function vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 8.0.0, FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.7, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.12, FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.13 may allow an unauthenticated attacker with HA FGSP + standalone-config-sync, or autoscale to execute command as super admin via crafted HA packets.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | FortiOS | 8.0.0; >= 7.6.0, <= 7.6.7; >= 7.4.0, <= 7.4.12; >= 7.2.0, <= 7.2.13; >= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.19 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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