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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-44279 affects Fortinet FortiTokenAndroid. A malicious app already on the same Android device could access an improperly exported app component and disclose sensitive information through a Content Provider URI. This is not described as remotely exploitable, but it matters because FortiToken is used for authentication workflows.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate mobile authentication risk. It is not cited as actively exploited, but affected devices may expose sensitive information if a malicious local app is present. Prioritize patch guidance and mobile inventory.
Technical view
Fortinet reports CWE-926 improper export of Android application components in FortiTokenAndroid 6.2 all versions, 6.1 all versions, and 5.2 all versions. CVSS 3.1 is 5.0, vector AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. Impact is confidentiality only, with local, low-privilege attacker requirements.
Likely exposure
Organizations are exposed where users have affected FortiTokenAndroid versions installed on Android devices, especially unmanaged or BYOD devices that may also run untrusted apps.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not indicate active exploitation, and this CVE is not listed as KEV. Exploitation requires local access through another app or local user context with low privileges; no user interaction is required per CVSS.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Fortinet advisory reference. The bundle identifies the weakness class, affected branches, CVSS vector, and disclosure path, but does not include fixed-version details or proof-of-concept status.
Mitigation direction
- Check Fortinet PSIRT FG-IR-26-130 for fixed versions or vendor-approved remediation.
- Prioritize updates for affected FortiTokenAndroid 6.2, 6.1, and 5.2 deployments.
- Use MDM controls to restrict untrusted Android apps on devices using FortiTokenAndroid.
- Notify mobile users not to install apps from untrusted sources until remediated.
Validation and detection
- Inventory FortiTokenAndroid versions across managed and BYOD Android devices.
- Identify installations of FortiTokenAndroid 6.2, 6.1, and 5.2 branches.
- Confirm whether Fortinet has published a fixed version in the PSIRT advisory.
- Review MDM compliance reports for devices running affected versions.
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C1.83.6fortinetVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-130CVE reference, fortinet
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Improper Export of Android Application Components
Improper Export of Android Application Components represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.