FortiAuthenticator 6.6.x-8.0.x Insufficiently Protected Credentials via HTTPS (CVE-2026-126248)
CVE-2026-126248 Published on November 11, 2026
A insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator 8.0.0 through 8.0.3, FortiAuthenticator 6.6.0 through 6.6.10 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information via HTTPS requests.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-126248 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Insufficiently Protected Credentials
The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-126248
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Affected Versions
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator:- Version 8.0.0, <= 8.0.3 is affected.
- Version 6.6.0, <= 6.6.10 is affected.