CVE-2026-126167
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CVE-2026-126167 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiMail 8.0.0 through 8.0.2, FortiMail 7.6.0 through 7.6.6, FortiMail 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiMail 7.2 all versions may allow an authenticated remote attacker with domain admin or admin privileges to delete users of other tenant domains on a paired FortiAuthenticator, execute arbitrary code as root or arbitrary CLI commands, and read or write arbitrary files as root via crafted HTTP requests to the administrative interface.. EPSS estimates a 1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiMail 8.0.0 through 8.0.2, FortiMail 7.6.0 through 7.6.6, FortiMail 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiMail 7.2 all versions may allow an authenticated remote attacker with domain admin or admin privileges to delete users of other tenant domains on a paired FortiAuthenticator, execute arbitrary code as root or arbitrary CLI commands, and read or write arbitrary files as root via crafted HTTP requests to the administrative interface.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | FortiMail | >= 8.0.0, <= 8.0.2; >= 7.6.0, <= 7.6.6; >= 7.4.0, <= 7.4.8; >= 7.2.0, <= 7.2.9 |
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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