CVE-2026-126222 Path traversal in FortiAnalyzer
An authenticated admin can exploit path traversal in FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager to execute unauthorized code or commands.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- 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-2026-126222?
CVE-2026-126222 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer, published on 11 Nov 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, FortiAnalyzer 7.6.3 through 7.6.7, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.6.3 through 7.6.7, FortiManager 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, FortiManager 7.6.3 through 7.6.7, FortiManager Cloud 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, FortiManager Cloud 7.6.3 through 7.6.7 may allow an authenticated attacker with admin privileges to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-126222?
An affected version is exposed as installed. No special setting or call is needed.
How do I fix CVE-2026-126222?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-126222 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-126222 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-126222 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-334f-4cmc-9wv3.