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CVE-2024-54018VulnerabilityPublished Updated

CVE-2024-54018: Fortinet FortiSandbox · Execute unauthorized code or commands

Affects Fortinet FortiSandboxSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · 10% EPSS · CVSS 6.5 Medium · fixed in 4.4.5 : update Fortinet FortiSandbox when convenient.

Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
6.5Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
10.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 95% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 4.4.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 11 Mar 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Fortinet FortiSandboxAffected
  • =4.4.0
  • =4.2.1
  • =4.0.0
  • =3.2.0
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

1. Upgrade FortiSandbox to version 4.4.5 or later, where this vulnerability is patched. 2. Restrict and monitor privileged user access to FortiSandbox devices, implementing the principle of least privilege and strong authentication mechanisms such as multifactor authentication. 3. Conduct regular audits of administrative accounts and access logs to detect any unauthorized or suspicious activity. 4. Segment FortiSandbox management interfaces from general network access to reduce exposure to potential attackers. 5. Employ network-level protections such as firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems to limit access to FortiSandbox management ports. 6. Monitor vendor advisories and threat intelligence feeds for any emerging exploit attempts targeting this vulnerability. 7. Implement robust incident response plans to quickly contain and remediate any detected exploitation attempts. 8. Consider deploying additional endpoint and network security controls to detect anomalous command execution or lateral movement originating from FortiSandbox devices.

Description

Multiple improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS Command vulnerabilities [CWE-78] in FortiSandbox before 4.4.5 allows a privileged attacker to execute unauthorized commands via crafted requests.

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