CVE-2025-53949
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CVE-2025-53949 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox 5.0.0 through 5.0.2, FortiSandbox 4.4.0 through 4.4.7, FortiSandbox 4.2 all versions, FortiSandbox 4.0 all versions may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code on the underlying system via crafted HTTP requests.. EPSS estimates a 15.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox 5.0.0 through 5.0.2, FortiSandbox 4.4.0 through 4.4.7, FortiSandbox 4.2 all versions, FortiSandbox 4.0 all versions may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code on the underlying system via crafted HTTP requests.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortisandbox | >= 4.0.0, <= 4.0.6 |
| Fortinet | Fortisandbox | >= 4.2.0, <= 4.2.8 |
| Fortinet | Fortisandbox | >= 4.4.0, <= 4.4.7 |
| Fortinet | Fortisandbox | >= 5.0.0, <= 5.0.2 |
References
- https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-479Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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