CVE-2026-23706 SQL injection in FortiAnalyzer
A low-privileged user can execute arbitrary commands via SQL injection in FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager, potentially leading to code execution and privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-23706?
CVE-2026-23706 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer, published on 13 Oct 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability [CWE-89] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, FortiAnalyzer 7.4.1 through 7.4.6, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.6.2, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.4.1 through 7.4.6, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.2.1 through 7.2.9, FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.6 may allow a low privileged user to execute arbitrary commands via crafted requests.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-23706?
How do I fix CVE-2026-23706?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-23706 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2026-23706 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-23706 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-498j-qmvv-w24r.