CVE-2026-126151 Auth bypass in FortiMail
Unauthenticated remote attackers can take over FortiMail accounts via a crafted request exploiting flawed authentication.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Harmful if only installed
- No
- Needs a specific call
- No
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-126151?
CVE-2026-126151 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Fortinet FortiMail, published on 11 Nov 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm vulnerability in Fortinet FortiMail 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, FortiMail 7.6.0 through 7.6.6, FortiMail 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiMail 7.2 all versions may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to gain elevation of privilege (account takeover) via a crafted request.
Weakness: CWE-303
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-126151?
An affected version is exposed as installed. No special setting or call is needed.
How do I fix CVE-2026-126151?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-126151 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2026-126151 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-126151 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p457-9wpj-6qgw.