How severe is CVE-2020-9286?

CVE-2020-9286 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-9286 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9286?

CVE-2020-9286 affects Fortinet Fortiadc Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9286?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-9286 published?

CVE-2020-9286 was published on 2020-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9286

CVE-2020-9286 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiadc Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Fortinet Fortiadc Firmware
Published: 2020-04-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper authorization vulnerability in FortiADC may allow a remote authenticated user with low privileges to perform certain actions such as rebooting the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9286?: An improper authorization vulnerability in FortiADC may allow a remote authenticated user with low privileges to perform certain actions such as rebooting the system.
How severe is CVE-2020-9286?: CVE-2020-9286 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-9286 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9286?: CVE-2020-9286 affects Fortinet Fortiadc Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9286?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-9286 published?: CVE-2020-9286 was published on 2020-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-013

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortiadc_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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