CVE-2026-22573: An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Fortinet Fo

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-22573 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting fortisoar. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSOAR PaaS 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiSOAR PaaS 7.5 all versions, FortiSOAR PaaS 7.4 all versions, FortiSOAR PaaS 7.3 all versions, FortiSOAR on-premise 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiSOAR on-premise 7.5 all versions, FortiSOAR on-premise 7.4 all versions, FortiSOAR on-premise 7.3 all versions may allow an authenticated remote attacker to per

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-04-14
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Fortinet, Inc. · Vendor: fortinet

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-14 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fortinet fortisoar UPGRADE

Affected: >= 7.3.0 and <= 7.3.3 · >= 7.4.0 and <= 7.4.5 · >= 7.5.0 and <= 7.5.3 · >= 7.6.0 and <= 7.6.3

Fixed in: newer than 7.6.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fortisoar || rpm -q fortisoar || fortisoar --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.6.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortisoar

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fortisoar

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fortisoar sudo apt install fortisoar=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.3.0> sudo apt-mark hold fortisoar

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list fortisoar sudo dnf downgrade fortisoar-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add fortisoar

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-22573?

fortisoar: upgrade to newer than 7.6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-22573 being exploited?

CVE-2026-22573 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-22573 affect?

CVE-2026-22573 affects fortisoar. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSOAR PaaS 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiSOAR PaaS 7.5 all versions, FortiSOAR PaaS 7.4 all versions, FortiSOAR PaaS 7.3 all version

How urgent is CVE-2026-22573?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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