# CVE-2026-126222: Fortinet FortiAnalyzer path traversal vulnerability

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-126222-a-improper-limitation-of-a-pathname-to-a-restricted-directory  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-11-11. Updated: 2026-11-11  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-126222 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.2 · Published 2026-11-11

FortiAnalyzer is a centralized log and event management platform used by enterprises to monitor security and network activities. An authenticated administrator with malicious intent or compromised credentials could exploit a path traversal flaw to execute arbitrary code on the system, potentially gaining full control of the analytics platform and the sensitive security data it holds.

Technologies: [Fortinet Fortianalyzer](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/fortianalyzer), [Fortinet Fortianalyzer Cloud](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/fortianalyzer-cloud), [Fortinet FortiManager](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/fortimanager), [Fortinet FortiManager Cloud](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/fortimanager-cloud). Vendors: [Fortinet](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/fortinet).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-126222 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-126222 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-126222?** 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, 7.6.3 through 7.6.7; Fortinet Fortianalyzer Cloud 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, 7.6.3 through 7.6.7; Fortinet FortiManager 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, 7.6.3 through 7.6.7; Fortinet FortiManager Cloud 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, 7.6.3 through 7.6.7.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-126222?** Yes: fixed in FortiAnalyzer 8.0.2 or above, 7.6.8 or above; FortiAnalyzer Cloud 8.0.2 or above, 7.6.8 or above; FortiManager 8.0.2 or above, 7.6.8 or above; FortiManager Cloud 8.0.2 or above, 7.6.8 or above. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-126222 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-126222?** 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; FortiAnalyzer Cloud 8.0.2 or above, 7.6.8 or above; FortiManager 8.0.2 or above, 7.6.8 or above; FortiManager Cloud 8.0.2 or above, 7.6.8 or above

## Technical details

A path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager API allows authenticated administrators to bypass pathname restrictions and execute unauthorized commands through crafted requests. The vulnerability requires valid admin credentials and network access to the API endpoint. A successful exploit grants code execution with the privileges of the FortiAnalyzer service.

## Affected products

- Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, 7.6.3 through 7.6.7
- Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, 7.6.3 through 7.6.7
- Fortinet FortiManager 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, 7.6.3 through 7.6.7
- Fortinet FortiManager Cloud 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, 7.6.3 through 7.6.7

## Timeline

- 2026-11-10: disclosed

## References

- [https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-237](https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-237)

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