FortiAuthenticator 8.0.2 RCE via Improper Access Control
CVE-2026-44277 Published on May 12, 2026

A improper access control vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator 8.0.2, FortiAuthenticator 8.0.0, FortiAuthenticator 6.6.0 through 6.6.8, FortiAuthenticator 6.5.0 through 6.5.6 may allow attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests.

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2026-44277 can be exploited 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 be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.

Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
HIGH
Availability Impact:
HIGH

Weakness Type

What is an Authorization Vulnerability?

The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

CVE-2026-44277 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.


Products Associated with CVE-2026-44277

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Affected Versions

Fortinet FortiAuthenticator: