CVE-2026-126257: Hardcoded Password (CVSS 9)

Description

A use of hard-coded password vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator 8.0.0 through 8.0.3, FortiAuthenticator 6.6.0 through 6.6.10 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to bypass credential validation in certain circumstances outside of the attacker's control and gain unauthorized access.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.0

CRITICAL

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

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0040

Probability of exploitation

0.34%

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-259 CWE-259

References

Other References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-271

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-126257? +

A use of hard-coded password vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator 8.0.0 through 8.0.3, FortiAuthenticator 6.6.0 through 6.6.10 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to bypass credential validation in certain circumstances outside of the attacker's control and gain unauthorized access. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.0 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-126257? +

CVE-2026-126257 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.0 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately. The EPSS score is 0.0040, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-126257? +

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