CVE-2024-54018: Fortinet FortiSandbox · Execute unauthorized code or commands
Affects Fortinet FortiSandboxSource CVE Database V5
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
- 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:CExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 Mar 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiSandbox | Affected
| 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.