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 attacke
Severity
Medium 6.7
CVSS 3.1
Exploited
Not listed
EPSS
0.064
93.4th percentile
Discovered by
Third party
Vendor advisory field
Published
Apr 14, 2026
Assigned by fortinet
Description
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.
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Category | Matched by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | FortiWeb | Web & Application Security | cna-assigner |
Vendor-reported products (1)
- Fortinet · FortiWeb
Credit
Fortinet is pleased to thank Jason McFadyen of TrendAI Research for reporting this vulnerability under responsible disclosure.
Vendor remediation
Upgrade to FortiWeb version 8.0.4 or above Upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.6.7 or above Upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.4.12 or above