CVE-2026-40688
April 15, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
7.2
High
Description
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability [CWE-787] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb 8.0.0 through 8.0.3, FortiWeb 7.6.0 through 7.6.6, FortiWeb 7.4.0 through 7.4.11 may allow a remote privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code or command via crafted HTTP requests.
Product(s) Impacted
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-787
Out-of-bounds Write
The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
*CPE(s)
Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language | Software Edition | Target Software | Target Hardware | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | fortinet | fortiweb | 8.0.0-8.0.3 | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | fortinet | fortiweb | 7.6.0-7.6.6 | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | fortinet | fortiweb | 7.4.0-7.4.11 | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
Tags
CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.1
- Attack Vector: NETWORK
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: HIGH
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
- Integrity Impact: HIGH
- Availability Impact: HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Timeline
Published: April 14, 2026, 11:16 p.m.
Last Modified: April 15, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Last Modified: April 15, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Status : Received
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