CVE-2026-22628

CVE-2026-22628 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiswitchaxfixed with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-22628?
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.
How severe is CVE-2026-22628?
CVE-2026-22628 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-22628 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-22628?
CVE-2026-22628 affects Fortinet Fortiswitchaxfixed. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-22628?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-22628 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-22628 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-10515.
When was CVE-2026-22628 published?
CVE-2026-22628 was published on 2026-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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