CVE-2026-40688

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.

CVSS v3 7.2 HIGH

7.2^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.2 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-127	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiweb::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiweb::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiweb::::::::

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-04-14 23:16

Updated : 2026-07-24 21:10

NVD link : CVE-2026-40688

Mitre link : CVE-2026-40688

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-40688

JSON object : View

Products Affected

fortinet

fortiweb

CWE

CWE-787

Out-of-bounds Write

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