High severity8.2NVD Advisory· Published Nov 11, 2026
CVE-2026-126240
CVE-2026-126240
Description
A improper neutralization of special elements used in an ldap query ('ldap injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator 8.0.0 through 8.0.3, FortiAuthenticator 6.6.0 through 6.6.10 may allow an authenticated attacker to bypass authentication. Successful exploitation requires either a malicious/compromised upstream IdP, or an IdP configuration that allows the user to control the NameID (or the SAML attribute used as the username).
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Affected products
2- Range: 6.6.0,<=6.6.10
- Range: 8.0.0-8.0.3, 6.6.0-6.6.10
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1News mentions
1- Improper neutralization of special elements used in an ldap queryFortinet PSIRT · Nov 10, 2026