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Attackers exploit FortiGate devices to access sensitive network information

Securityaffairs.Co •Pierluigi Paganini • March 10, 2026

Attackers are exploiting FortiGate devices to breach networks and steal configuration data containing service account credentials and network details. SentinelOne researchers warn that attackers are exploiting vulnerabilities or weak credentials in FortiGate devices to gain initial access to corporate networks. Once inside, they extract configuration files that may contain service account credentials and information […]

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Fortinet Issues Security Advisory for Critical Vulnerabilities On March 10, 2026, Fortinet released a security advisory addressing eleven vulnerabilities in its core products, including a high-severity stack-based buffer overflow in FortiManager (CVE-2025-54820) that allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute unauthorized commands. The vulnerabilities affect enterprise network management environments, posing significant risks to users of the affected Fortinet products. 71 sources 72

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Attackers exploit FortiGate devices to access sensitive network information

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