Description
An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability [CWE-266] in FortiOS Security Fabric version 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, 7.2 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions, may allow a remote authenticated attacker with high privileges to escalate their privileges to super-admin via registering the device to a malicious FortiManager.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | FortiOS | 7.6.0 – ≤ 7.6.2, 7.4.0 – ≤ 7.4.7, 7.2.0 – ≤ 7.2.11, 7.0.0 – ≤ 7.0.17, 6.4.0 – ≤ 6.4.16 | — |
Advisories 4
- SSA-864900 SSA-864900: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Fortigate NGFW before V7.6.6 on RUGGEDCOM APE1808 Devices Siemens ProductCERT · Oct 13, 2026
- ICSA-25-135-01 Siemens RUGGEDCOM APE1808 Devices CISA ICS & IT advisories · Jul 9, 2026
- NCSC-2025-0255 Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Fortinet producten NCSC-NL (Netherlands) · Aug 13, 2025
- WID-SEC-2025-1806 Fortinet FortiOS: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Privilegieneskalation BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Aug 12, 2025