CVE-2026-126212: Fortinet FortiAnalyzer heap-based buffer overflow in JSON-RPC API

CVE-2026-126212 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.2 · Published 2026-11-11

FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager are centralized management and log analysis platforms that monitor and control enterprise firewalls and security infrastructure. A heap-based buffer overflow in their JSON-RPC API allows authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code or crash the system by sending specially crafted requests. This could enable a malicious admin to compromise the entire managed security infrastructure or disrupt operations.

Technologies: Fortinet Fortianalyzer, Fortinet Fortianalyzer Cloud, Fortinet FortiManager, Fortinet FortiManager Cloud. Vendors: Fortinet.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-126212 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-126212 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-126212?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.2, published 11 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Fortinet Fortianalyzer 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, 7.6.0 through 7.6.7, 7.4.0 through 7.4.11; Fortinet Fortianalyzer Cloud 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, 7.6.0 through 7.6.7, 7.4.1 through 7.4.11; Fortinet FortiManager 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, 7.6.0 through 7.6.7, 7.4.0 through 7.4.11; Fortinet FortiManager Cloud 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, 7.6.0 through 7.6.7, 7.4.1 through 7.4.11.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-126212?
Yes: fixed in FortiAnalyzer 8.0.2 or above, 7.6.8 or above, 7.4.12 or above; FortiAnalyzer Cloud 8.0.2 or above, 7.6.8 or above, 7.4.12 or above; FortiManager 8.0.2 or above, 7.6.8 or above, 7.4.12 or above; FortiManager Cloud 8.0.2 or above, 7.6.8 or above, 7.4.12 or above. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-126212 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-126212?
Check whether you run Fortinet Fortianalyzer, Fortinet Fortianalyzer Cloud, Fortinet FortiManager or one of the others listed at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: FortiAnalyzer 8.0.2 or above, 7.6.8 or above, 7.4.12 or above; FortiAnalyzer Cloud 8.0.2 or above, 7.6.8 or above, 7.4.12 or above; FortiManager 8.0.2 or above, 7.6.8 or above, 7.4.12 or above; FortiManager Cloud 8.0.2 or above, 7.6.8 or above, 7.4.12 or above

Technical details

A heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122) exists in the JSON-RPC API component of FortiAnalyzer, FortiAnalyzer Cloud, FortiManager, and FortiManager Cloud. The vulnerability requires authentication as an administrator and is triggered via malformed JSON-RPC requests. Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution or denial of service.

Affected products

  • Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, 7.6.0 through 7.6.7, 7.4.0 through 7.4.11
  • Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, 7.6.0 through 7.6.7, 7.4.1 through 7.4.11
  • Fortinet FortiManager 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, 7.6.0 through 7.6.7, 7.4.0 through 7.4.11
  • Fortinet FortiManager Cloud 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, 7.6.0 through 7.6.7, 7.4.1 through 7.4.11

Timeline

  • 2026-11-10: disclosed

References

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