CVE-2026-24858
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
85.8 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-03
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability [CWE-288] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 7.6.0 through 7.6.5, FortiAnalyzer 7.4.0 through 7.4.9, FortiAnalyzer 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, FortiAnalyzer 7.0.0 through 7.0.15, FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.5, FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.9, FortiManager 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, FortiManager 7.0.0 through 7.0.15, FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.5, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.10, FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.12, FortiOS 7.0.0 through
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2026-01-27
- Patch Due Date
- 2026-01-30
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2026-01-27
- Last Modified
- 2026-01-29
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-24858?
An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability [CWE-288] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 7.6.0 through 7.6.5, FortiAnalyzer 7.4.0 through 7.4.9, FortiAnalyzer 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, FortiAnalyzer 7.0.0 through 7.0.15, FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.5, FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.9, FortiManager 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, FortiManager 7.0.0 through 7.0.15, FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.5, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.10, FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.12, FortiOS 7.0.0 through
Is CVE-2026-24858 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2026-24858 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2026-01-30.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-24858?
CVE-2026-24858 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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