CVE-2024-54026 is an SQL injection vulnerability identified in Fortinet FortiSandbox versions 3.0.0 through 4.4.6 and FortiSandbox Cloud 24.1. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, allowing an attacker to inject malicious SQL code via crafted HTTP requests. This flaw enables execution of unauthorized code or commands on the affected FortiSandbox system. The attack vector is network-based (AV:N), requires low attack complexity (AC:L), and requires privileges (PR:L) but no user interaction (UI:N). The scope is unchanged (S:U), and the impact affects confidentiality (C:L) but not integrity or availability. The exploitability is partial (E:P), with a confirmed fix expected but not yet linked. FortiSandbox is a security appliance used for advanced threat detection by sandboxing suspicious files and activities, often integrated into broader Fortinet security ecosystems. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data processed or stored by FortiSandbox or potentially pivot within the network. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, but the vulnerability is publicly disclosed and should be addressed promptly. The vulnerability affects multiple major versions, indicating a long-standing issue across FortiSandbox deployments. The lack of patches at the time of disclosure increases the urgency for defensive measures.

For European organizations, the vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized code execution on FortiSandbox appliances, potentially exposing sensitive threat intelligence data or enabling attackers to move laterally within networks. Since FortiSandbox is often deployed in critical infrastructure, financial institutions, and large enterprises for malware analysis and threat detection, exploitation could undermine security monitoring capabilities. Confidentiality breaches could lead to exposure of internal threat data or customer information. Although the vulnerability does not directly impact system integrity or availability, the ability to execute unauthorized commands could be leveraged for further attacks. The medium CVSS score reflects moderate risk, but the broad version impact and network accessibility mean many organizations could be vulnerable. European entities relying heavily on Fortinet products for cybersecurity defense should consider this a significant concern, especially those with exposed management interfaces or weak network segmentation.

1. Apply official patches from Fortinet immediately once available for all affected FortiSandbox versions. 2. Restrict network access to FortiSandbox management and API interfaces using firewalls and VPNs to limit exposure to trusted administrators only. 3. Implement strict authentication and authorization controls to prevent low-privilege accounts from exploiting the vulnerability. 4. Monitor FortiSandbox HTTP request logs for unusual or malformed requests indicative of SQL injection attempts. 5. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) or intrusion prevention systems (IPS) with signatures to detect and block SQL injection payloads targeting FortiSandbox. 6. Conduct regular security audits and penetration tests focusing on FortiSandbox deployments to identify potential exploitation vectors. 7. Segment FortiSandbox appliances within secure network zones to reduce lateral movement risk if compromised. 8. Educate security teams about this vulnerability and ensure incident response plans include FortiSandbox compromise scenarios.