CVE-2026-126162
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CVE-2026-126162 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A xml injection (aka blind xpath injection) vulnerability in Fortinet FortiMail 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, FortiMail 7.6.0 through 7.6.6 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via a specially crafted request.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A xml injection (aka blind xpath injection) vulnerability in Fortinet FortiMail 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, FortiMail 7.6.0 through 7.6.6 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via a specially crafted request.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | FortiMail | >= 8.0.0, <= 8.0.1; >= 7.6.0, <= 7.6.6 |
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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