CVE-2026-70468: A authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager 7.6.1, Forti

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HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-70468 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting fortimanager, fortimanager cloud. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager 7.6.1, FortiManager 7.4.3 through 7.4.5, FortiManager 7.2.5 through 7.2.9, FortiManager Cloud 7.6.1, FortiManager Cloud 7.4.3 through 7.4.5, FortiManager Cloud 7.2.5 through 7.2.9 may allow attacker to improper access control via <insert attack vector here>

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-288
Published	2026-08-12
Last modified	2026-10-24

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

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-12 13:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 15:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fortinet fortimanager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 7.2.5 and < 7.2.10 · >= 7.4.3 and < 7.4.6 · 7.6.1

Fixed in: 7.2.10, 7.4.6

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.2.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 7.2.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fortimanager

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 7.2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fortimanager sudo apt install fortimanager=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.2.5> sudo apt-mark hold fortimanager

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

dnf --showduplicates list fortimanager sudo dnf downgrade fortimanager-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.2.5> sudo dnf versionlock add fortimanager

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.

fortinet fortimanager cloud UPGRADE

Affected: >= 7.2.5 and < 7.2.10 · >= 7.4.3 and <= 7.4.6 · 7.6.1

Fixed in: 7.2.10

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.2.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fortimanager-cloud || rpm -q fortimanager-cloud || fortimanager-cloud --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.2.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortimanager-cloud

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fortimanager-cloud

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 7.2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fortimanager-cloud sudo apt install fortimanager-cloud=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.2.5> sudo apt-mark hold fortimanager-cloud

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

dnf --showduplicates list fortimanager-cloud sudo dnf downgrade fortimanager-cloud-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.2.5> sudo dnf versionlock add fortimanager-cloud

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.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · clementine · FIXED · 1.4.2-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-3e748ef4d3 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-3e748ef4d3

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-2026-70468?

fortimanager: upgrade to 7.2.10, 7.4.6; fortimanager cloud: upgrade to 7.2.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-70468 being exploited?

CVE-2026-70468 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-2026-70468 affect?

CVE-2026-70468 affects fortimanager, fortimanager cloud. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). A authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager 7.6.1, FortiManager 7.4.3 through 7.4.5, FortiManager 7.2.5 through 7.2.9, FortiManager Cloud 7.6.1, FortiManager Cloud 7.4.3 through 7.4.5, F

How urgent is CVE-2026-70468?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Fortinet vulnerabilities

References

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