Fortinet FortiSwitchAXFixed up to 1.0.1 SSH access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Fortinet FortiSwitchAXFixed up to 1.0.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component SSH Handler. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-22628. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Fortinet FortiSwitchAXFixed up to 1.0.1. Affected is an unknown function of the component SSH Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An improper access control vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSwitchAXFixed 1.0.0 through 1.0.1 may allow an authenticated admin to execute system commands via a specifically crafted SSH config file.

The advisory is shared for download at fortiguard.fortinet.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-22628 since 01/08/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0683). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Fortinet FortiSwitch

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/08/2026 CVE reserved
03/10/2026 +61 days Advisory disclosed
03/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/13/2026 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: fortinet.com

Advisory: FG-IR-26-085
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-22628 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-22628
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-350112
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0683 - Fortinet FortiSwitchAXFixed: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Codeausführung

Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2026 19:57
Updated: 03/13/2026 03:51
Changes: 03/10/2026 19:57 (64), 03/12/2026 06:17 (7), 03/13/2026 03:51 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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