CVE-2026-126170: Improper Encoding (CVSS 9.8)

Description

A improper encoding or escaping of output vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 8.0.0 through 8.0.2, FortiAnalyzer 7.6.0 through 7.6.7, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 8.0.1 through 8.0.2, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.6.0 through 7.6.7, FortiAnalyzer-BigData 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, FortiManager 8.0.0 through 8.0.2, FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.7, FortiManager Cloud 8.0.1 through 8.0.2, FortiManager Cloud 7.6.0 through 7.6.7 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via a specially crafted HTTP request

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0063

Probability of exploitation

0.51%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-116 CWE-116

References

Other References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-219

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-126170? +

A improper encoding or escaping of output vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 8.0.0 through 8.0.2, FortiAnalyzer 7.6.0 through 7.6.7, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 8.0.1 through 8.0.2, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.6.0 through 7.6.7, FortiAnalyzer-BigData 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, FortiManager 8.0.0 through 8.0.2, FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.7, FortiManager Cloud 8.0.1 through 8.0.2, FortiManager Cloud 7.6.0 through 7.6.7 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via a specially crafted HTTP request It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-126170? +

CVE-2026-126170 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately. The EPSS score is 0.0063, placing it in the 1th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-126170? +

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