CVE-2026-25089
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CVE-2026-25089 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 36.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortisandbox | >= 4.2.0, <= 4.2.8 |
| Fortinet | Fortisandbox | >= 4.4.0, < 4.4.9 |
| Fortinet | Fortisandbox | >= 5.0.0, < 5.0.6 |
| Fortinet | Fortisandbox Cloud | >= 5.0.4, < 5.0.6 |
| Fortinet | Fortisandbox Paas | >= 5.0.4, < 5.0.6 |
References
- https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-141Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-25089US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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