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CVE-2026-104286Fortinet Fortimail Path Traversal

NVDCVSS scored by psirt@fortinet.com

Vulnerability Summary

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.
Severity Level
CRITICAL(9.8)
Published Date
Oct 1, 2026
Last Modified
Oct 28, 2026
Exploitation Status
ACTIVE
EPSS Score (30-Day)
4.57%Probability
Root Weakness (CWE)
The software uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory.
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics — Score 9.8 (CRITICAL)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

Affected & Patched Versions

Affected Versions
  • Fortinet Fortimail >= 7.0.0 and <= 7.0.9
  • Fortinet Fortimail >= 7.2.0 and <= 7.2.9
  • Fortinet Fortimail >= 7.4.0 and < 7.4.9
  • Fortinet Fortimail >= 7.6.0 and < 7.6.7
  • Fortinet Fortimail >= 8.0.0 and < 8.0.2
Patched Versions
  • Fortinet Fortimail 7.4.9
  • Fortinet Fortimail 7.6.7
  • Fortinet Fortimail 8.0.2

What to do

Patch now. CISA lists this flaw as exploited in the wild and set a federal remediation deadline of Oct 4, 2026.

  1. Check whether you run Fortinet Fortimail and which version.
  2. Update to a patched version listed above, then confirm the new version.
  3. Review logs and exposed services for signs of earlier compromise.

CISA required action: 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.

CISA KEV Status

Listed in Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Added: Oct 1, 2026
Remediation due: Oct 4, 2026 (deadline passed)

Timeline

  • Oct 1, 2026Added to CISA KEV catalog
  • Oct 1, 2026Published
  • Oct 4, 2026KEV remediation due date
  • Oct 28, 2026Record last modified

Score, severity and exploitation changes are tracked from the day Watchtower started logging them.

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Data last checked: Nov 14, 2026 09:21 UTC