OS command injection in Fortinet FortiSandbox
Priority MEDIUM 42CWE-78Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-78.
Summary
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS Command vulnerability in FortiSandbox 3.2.0 through 3.2.2, 3.1.0 through 3.1.4, and 3.0.0 through 3.0.6 may allow an authenticated attacker with access to the web GUI to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted HTTP requests.
Why it matters now
Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.01165 67th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortinet FortiSandbox | FortiSandbox 3.2.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.0, 3.1.4, 3.1.3, 3.1.2, 3.1.1, 3.1.0, 3.0.6, 3.0.5, 3.0.4, 3.0.3, 3.0.2, 3.0.1, 3.0.0 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Fortinet FortiSandbox VendorFortinet Affected FortiSandbox 3.2.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.0, 3.1.4, 3.1.3, 3.1.2, 3.1.1, 3.1.0, 3.0.6, 3.0.5, 3.0.4, 3.0.3, 3.0.2, 3.0.1, 3.0.0 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisandbox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 3.0.7; 3.1.0 to before 3.1.5; 3.2.0 to before 3.2.3 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisandbox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 3.0.7; 3.1.0 to before 3.1.5; 3.2.0 to before 3.2.3 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2021-26097
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-5xf4-mvc2-mx6c
References
More Fortinet Fortisandbox vulnerabilities
- TI-2026-28691 OS command injection in Fortinet FortiSandbox KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.1
- TI-2026-20264 OS command injection in Fortinet FortiSandbox KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.1
- TI-2024-15689 Path traversal in Fortinet FortiSandbox CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.1
- TI-2026-28696 Path traversal in Fortinet FortiSandbox CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.1
- TI-2024-18399 Cross-site scripting in Fortinet FortiSandbox CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.0
- TI-2025-33814 OS command injection in Fortinet FortiSandbox CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
Sources
- CVE-2021-26097 · CVE Program
- CVE-2021-26097 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-5xf4-mvc2-mx6c · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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