[ CVE-2026-39808 · Published 14 Apr 2026 ]
Fortinet FortiSandbox OS Command Injection Vulnerability
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2026-07-16
- EPSS: 47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 99% of CVEs)
- Critical severity: CVSS 9.8
[ Description ]Official description
A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox 4.4.0 through 4.4.8 may allow attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via <insert attack vector here>
CISA: Fortinet FortiSandbox contains an OS command injection vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTP requests.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 19 Jul 2026): Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
No fix or interim patch is linked from our sources yet. Check the vendor references below and limit exposure of affected systems until a fix is available.
[ References ]References
- fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-100Vendor Advisory
- github.com/samu-delucas/CVE-2026-39808ExploitThird Party Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource