Fortinet FortiSandbox OS Command Injection Vulnerability
Fortinet — FortiSandbox
A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox 5.0.0 through 5.0.5, FortiSandbox 4.4.0 through 4.4.8, FortiSandbox 4.2 all versions, FortiSandbox Cloud 5.0.4 through 5.0.5, FortiSandbox PaaS 5.0.4 through 5.0.5 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands via specifically crafted HTTP requests
9.1
76.1%
Vector breakdown
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C
- Published
- Jun 9, 2026
- Modified
- Jul 17, 2026
- Added to KEV
- Jul 16, 2026
- Federal patch due
- Jul 19, 2026
CISA required action
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Weakness classification
Proof-of-concept & exploitation references
Weaponization
Public repositories whose name or description references CVE-2026-25089, found via a live GitHub search at request time. These are community-sourced signals, not a verified working exploit - cross-check each one before relying on it, and treat higher star counts and recent activity as (weak) corroboration, not proof.
No public GitHub repositories referencing CVE-2026-25089 were found at last check. Absence here is not proof no exploit exists - see the references below for vendor advisories and write-ups.
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How this class of flaw gets exploited
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-25089?
A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox 5.0.0 through 5.0.5, FortiSandbox 4.4.0 through 4.4.8, FortiSandbox 4.2 all versions, FortiSandbox Cloud 5.0.4 through 5.0.5, FortiSandbox PaaS 5.0.4 through 5.0.5 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands via specifically crafted HTTP requests
How severe is CVE-2026-25089?
CVE-2026-25089 has a CVSS base score of 9.1 out of 10 (CVSS 3.1).
Is CVE-2026-25089 actively exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2026-25089 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added Jul 16, 2026, meaning CISA has confirmed evidence of active exploitation.
What is the EPSS score for CVE-2026-25089?
76.1% - meaning FIRST.org's EPSS model estimates a 76.1% probability this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within 30 days (99% percentile among all scored CVEs).
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-25089?
CVE-2026-25089 is classified under CWE-78 (Execute unauthorized code or commands).
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