FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer
CVE-2026-22572: Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer
An authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiAnalyzer 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiAnalyzer 7.2.2 through 7.2.11, FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiManager 7.2.2 through 7.2.11 may allow an attacker with knowledge of the admins password to bypass multifactor authentication checks via submitting multiple crafted requests.
Published
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| FortiManager 7.6.0 to 7.6.3 | 7.6.4 or later |
| FortiManager 7.4.0 to 7.4.7 | 7.4.8 or later |
| FortiManager 7.2.2 to 7.2.12 | Upgrade past 7.2.12; see the advisory |
| FortiAnalyzer 7.6.0 to 7.6.3 | 7.6.4 or later |
| FortiAnalyzer 7.4.0 to 7.4.7 | 7.4.8 or later |
| FortiAnalyzer 7.2.2 to 7.2.12 | Upgrade past 7.2.12; see the advisory |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
An authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiAnalyzer 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiAnalyzer 7.2.2 through 7.2.11, FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiManager 7.2.2 through 7.2.11 may allow an attacker with knowledge of the admins password to bypass multifactor authentication checks via submitting multiple crafted requests.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 10 Oct 2026.