NCSC-2026-0156

Vulnerability from csaf_ncscnl - Published: 2026-05-13 11:39 - Updated: 2026-05-13 11:39
Summary
Kwetsbaarheid verholpen in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator
Notes
The Netherlands Cyber Security Center (henceforth: NCSC-NL) maintains this page to enhance access to its information and security advisories. The use of this security advisory is subject to the following terms and conditions: NCSC-NL makes every reasonable effort to ensure that the content of this page is kept up to date, and that it is accurate and complete. Nevertheless, NCSC-NL cannot entirely rule out the possibility of errors, and therefore cannot give any warranty in respect of its completeness, accuracy or continuous keeping up-to-date. The information contained in this security advisory is intended solely for the purpose of providing general information to professional users. No rights can be derived from the information provided therein. NCSC-NL and the Kingdom of the Netherlands assume no legal liability or responsibility for any damage resulting from either the use or inability of use of this security advisory. This includes damage resulting from the inaccuracy of incompleteness of the information contained in the advisory. This security advisory is subject to Dutch law. All disputes related to or arising from the use of this advisory will be submitted to the competent court in The Hague. This choice of means also applies to the court in summary proceedings.
Feiten: Fortinet heeft een kwetsbaarheid verholpen in FortiAuthenticator.
Interpretaties: De kwetsbaarheid betreft een onjuiste access control in FortiAuthenticator, waardoor een aanvaller ongeautoriseerde code of commando's kan uitvoeren. Dit ontstaat door onvoldoende beperkingen in de toegangscontrole binnen de software. Een aanvaller kan hierdoor verhoogde privileges verkrijgen en willekeurige acties op het systeem uitvoeren.
Oplossingen: Fortinet heeft updates uitgebracht om de kwetsbaarheid te verhelpen. Zie bijgevoegde referenties voor meer informatie.
Kans: medium
Schade: high
CWE-284: Improper Access Control
CVE-2026-44277

An improper access control vulnerability in multiple versions of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator allows attackers to execute unauthorized code or commands, posing significant security risks.

9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C
Affected products
Product Identifier Version Remediation
vers:unknown/*
Fortinet / FortiAuthenticator
 vers:unknown/*
References
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