CVE-2026-44277
📛 CVE Title
CVE-2026-44277
Description
A improper access control vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator 8.0.2, FortiAuthenticator 8.0.0, FortiAuthenticator 6.6.0 through 6.6.8, FortiAuthenticator 6.5.0 through 6.5.6 may allow attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via <insert attack vector here>
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- fortinet
- CVSS severity
- CRITICAL
- CVSS score
- 9.1 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C- Effective score
- 9.1 / 10 CRITICAL source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-284 - Reserved
- 2026-05-05
- Published
- 2026-05-12 18:54 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-05-13 14:51 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/44xxx/CVE-2026-44277.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2026-44277 — CVE-2026-44277
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2026-05-12 18:17:30 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-05-15 13:41:07 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 9.8 / 10 CRITICAL source: psirt@fortinet.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Exploitability subscore
- 3.9 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 5.9 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0006 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 19.15% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-05-24
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-05-25 08:41 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2026-29729 - Assigner
- fortinet
- Published
- May 12, 2026, 4:54:05 PM
- Updated
- May 28, 2026, 9:30:16 AM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
9.1 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.1100
- Vendors
- Fortinet
- Products
-
FortiAuthenticator (8.0.2)FortiAuthenticator (8.0.0)FortiAuthenticator (6.4.0 ≤6.4.10)FortiAuthenticator (6.6.0 ≤6.6.8)FortiAuthenticator (6.5.0 ≤6.5.6)
ENISA description: A improper access control vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator 8.0.2, FortiAuthenticator 8.0.0, FortiAuthenticator 6.6.0 through 6.6.8, FortiAuthenticator 6.5.0 through 6.5.6 may allow attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests.
EUVD references (1)
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | FortiAuthenticator |
8.0.2 (affected),
8.0.0 (affected),
6.6.0 (affected),
6.5.0 (affected),
6.4.0 (affected)
|
— |
Affected products — CPE 2.3 (1) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiauthenticator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
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Web references (7)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- https://www.securityweek.com/fortinet-ivanti-patch-critical-vulnerabilities/ tenable:www.securityweek.com
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-44277 tenable:nvd.nist.gov
- https://securityaffairs.com/192047/security/critical-fortinet-vulnerabilities-fixed-in-fortisandbox-and-fortiauthenticator.html tenable:securityaffairs.com
- https://thehackernews.com/2026/05/ivanti-fortinet-sap-vmware-n8n-patch.html tenable:thehackernews.com
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortinet-warns-of-critical-rce-flaws-in-fortisandbox-and-fortiauthenticator/ tenable:www.bleepingcomputer.com
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-44277 tenable:www.cve.org
- https://www.first.org/epss/ tenable:www.first.org
NVD-tagged references (1)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-128 psirt@fortinet.com Vendor Advisory
Remediations (18)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
-
web:vulmon.com
The first one, tracked as CVE-2026-44277 , impacts the company's FortiAuthenticator Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution and was patched in FortiAuthenticator versions 6.5.7...
2026-11-02 22:40 UTC -
web:www.aikido.dev
None of these is a clean fix , which is why the decision on how to remediate depends on knowing what package versions are running in production and why. This post will cover how AI has accelerated CVE detection and discovery, the upgrade trap, what CVE remediation actually involves in 2026 , and how to solve the CVE remediation problem.
2026-11-02 22:40 UTC -
web:blogs.oracle.com
For more information about the Critical Security Patch Update program, see the security vulnerability remediation practices page located on the Oracle Trust Center.
2026-11-02 22:40 UTC -
web:cyberstrike.io
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-44277 ? Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions. How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026 ...
2026-11-02 22:40 UTC -
web:www.openhands.dev
Compare 8 automated vulnerability remediation tools for 2026 on fixes, prioritization, integrations, and deployment control.
2026-11-02 22:40 UTC -
web:cyberupdates365.com
Track critical CVE vulnerabilities 2026 with verified enterprise patch guides. Fix zero-days across VMware, WordPress, Windows, and cloud infrastructure.
2026-11-02 22:40 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
Prior Critical Patch Update and Critical Security Patch Update advisories should be reviewed for information regarding earlier published security patches. Refer to Critical Patch Updates, Critical Security Patch Updates, Security Alerts and Bulletins for information about Oracle Security advisories.
2026-11-02 22:40 UTC -
web:vuldb.com
CVE-2026-44277 in FortiAuthenticator info Summary by MITRE • 05/12/ 2026 A improper access control vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator 8.0.2, FortiAuthenticator 8.0.0, FortiAuthenticator 6.6.0 through 6.6.8, FortiAuthenticator 6.5.0 through 6.5.6 may allow attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more ...
2026-11-02 22:40 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-05-22 17:22 UTC -
web:access.redhat.com
Learn about our open source products, services, and company. You are here
2026-05-22 17:22 UTC -
web:www.virustotal.com
VirusTotal is a platform for scanning files and URLs for viruses, malware, and other threats using multiple antivirus engines.
2026-05-22 17:22 UTC -
web:blog.qualys.com
With Qualys Policy Audit's out-of-the-box mitigation or Compensatory Controls, which reduce the risk of a vulnerability being exploited because the remediation ( fix / patch ) cannot be done immediately, these security controls are not recommended by any industry standards, such as CIS and DISA-STIG.
2026-05-22 17:22 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft released its March 2026 Patch Tuesday security update on March 10, 2026 , addressing 78 vulnerabilities across Windows, Microsoft Office, Azure, SQL Server, and .NET. The update includes one actively exploited zero-day vulnerability and multiple Critical-rated flaws demanding immediate attention from security teams. The most urgent fix this month is CVE - 2026 -21262, the sole zero-day ...
2026-05-22 17:22 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 17:22 UTC -
web:support.sap.com
SAP security Patch Day Bulletin
2026-05-22 17:22 UTC -
web:support.servicenow.com
Overview The advisories below document publicly disclosed Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures ( CVEs ) in the Now Platform by ServiceNow. Because ServiceNow uses various methods to communicate vulnerability information, patches, and other fixes, customers should review family, security patch , and hotfix release notes, which are available at https://docs.servicenow.com, for a complete list of ...
2026-05-22 17:22 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Today is Microsoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 79 flaws, including 2 publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
2026-05-22 17:22 UTC -
web:www.crowdstrike.com
Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday addresses 164 CVEs , featuring 8 Critical vulnerabilities, one exploited zero-day, and one disclosed zero-day.
2026-05-22 17:22 UTC
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The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-44277.json.
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