CVE-2026-25836: Execute unauthorized code or commands in Fortinet FortiSandbox Cloud
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox Cloud 5.0.4 may allow a privileged attacker with super-admin profile and CLI access to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTP requests.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands within Fortinet FortiSandbox Cloud 5.0.4. An attacker with super-admin privileges and CLI access can exploit this flaw by sending crafted HTTP requests, leading to unauthorized code or command execution on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is officially published and a patch is available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands on the FortiSandbox Cloud system, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected environment. This could lead to full system compromise under the conditions described.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for Fortinet FortiSandbox Cloud 5.0.4 to remediate this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official fix provided by Fortinet promptly. Since this is not a cloud-hosted service managed by the vendor, administrators must manually update the affected systems. No additional mitigation guidance is provided in the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-25836: Execute unauthorized code or commands in Fortinet FortiSandbox Cloud
Description
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox Cloud 5.0.4 may allow a privileged attacker with super-admin profile and CLI access to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTP requests.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands within Fortinet FortiSandbox Cloud 5.0.4. An attacker with super-admin privileges and CLI access can exploit this flaw by sending crafted HTTP requests, leading to unauthorized code or command execution on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is officially published and a patch is available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code or commands on the FortiSandbox Cloud system, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected environment. This could lead to full system compromise under the conditions described.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for Fortinet FortiSandbox Cloud 5.0.4 to remediate this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official fix provided by Fortinet promptly. Since this is not a cloud-hosted service managed by the vendor, administrators must manually update the affected systems. No additional mitigation guidance is provided in the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- fortinet
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-06T08:48:58.542Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69b05635ea502d3aa87d7bed
Added to database: 3/10/2026, 5:34:45 PM
Last enriched: 4/15/2026, 11:35:08 AM
Last updated: 4/28/2026, 5:43:50 AM
Views: 83
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