CVE-2026-84387: Execute unauthorized code or commands in Fortinet FortiSandbox
A improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox 5.2.0, FortiSandbox 5.0.0 through 5.0.6, FortiSandbox 4.4.0 through 4.4.9 may allow attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via <insert attack vector here>
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of special elements used in commands (command injection) in Fortinet FortiSandbox versions 5.2.0, 5.0.0 through 5.0.6, and 4.4.0 through 4.4.9. Exploitation could allow an attacker with high privileges to execute unauthorized code or commands. The vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2026-84387 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C). An official fix is available from the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attacker requires high privileges to exploit this vulnerability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Fortinet to remediate this vulnerability. Users should apply the vendor-provided patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying the patch to affected on-premises installations.
CVE-2026-84387: Execute unauthorized code or commands in Fortinet FortiSandbox
Description
A improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox 5.2.0, FortiSandbox 5.0.0 through 5.0.6, FortiSandbox 4.4.0 through 4.4.9 may allow attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via <insert attack vector here>
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.7medium
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisandbox:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisandbox:5.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisandbox:5.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisandbox:5.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisandbox:5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisandbox:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of special elements used in commands (command injection) in Fortinet FortiSandbox versions 5.2.0, 5.0.0 through 5.0.6, and 4.4.0 through 4.4.9. Exploitation could allow an attacker with high privileges to execute unauthorized code or commands. The vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2026-84387 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C). An official fix is available from the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attacker requires high privileges to exploit this vulnerability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Fortinet to remediate this vulnerability. Users should apply the vendor-provided patches promptly to mitigate the risk. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying the patch to affected on-premises installations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- fortinet
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T16:36:07.654Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
Threat ID: 6aa03d6bacd9273b49f0b43a
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 16:52:59 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 17:08:02 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 01:43:45 UTC
Views: 10
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