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Vulnerability · Fortinet Fortimail

CVE-2026-104286

An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiMail 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, FortiMail 7.6.0 through 7.6.6, FortiMail 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiMail 7.2.0 through 7.2.9, FortiMail 7.0 all versions may allow an unauthenticated attacker to write arbitrary files on the underlying system via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.

CVSS score (v3.1)9.8Critical
Exploited in the wild
Fixed in 7.4.9
On CISA KEV list

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CISA says: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

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Timeline

  1. Added to CISA known exploited list
  2. Published by NVD
  3. Last updated by NVD
  4. First covered by RedTeamDaily

Affected products

ProductVersions
Fortinet Fortimailfrom 7.0.0 to 7.0.9; from 7.2.0 to 7.2.9; from 7.4.0 to before 7.4.9; from 7.6.0 to before 7.6.7; from 8.0.0 to before 8.0.2

Coverage

Sources: NVD and CISA known exploited vulnerabilities catalogue.