cve-2026-25815

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            "Upgrade FortiOS to the latest patched release that removes the default encryption key reuse issue.",
            "If an upgrade is not immediately possible, enable the FortiManager‑supported private data encryption option to use a unique, non‑default key for each device; be aware this may affect some management functionalities as noted in the documentation.",
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