CVE-2026-25691: Arbitrary directory delete on vmimages delete feature

Published Apr 14, 2026
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Updated

A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox 5.0.0 through 5.0.5, FortiSandbox 4.4.0 through 4.4.8, FortiSandbox 4.2 all versions, FortiSandbox Cloud 5.0.4, FortiSandbox PaaS 5.0.4 may allow a privileged attacker with super-admin profile and CLI access to delete an arbitrary directory via HTTP crafted requests.

Other sources

An Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability [CWE-22] in FortiSandbox, FortiSandbox Cloud, FortiSandbox PaaS and FortiSandbox Cloud WEB UI may allow a privileged attacker with super-admin profile and CLI access to delete an arbitrary directory via HTTP crafted requests.

FortiGuard

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=5.0.0<=5.0.5
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.4.0<=4.4.8
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.2
Fortinet FortiSandbox Cloud=.
Fortinet FortiSandbox PaaS=.
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.2.0<4.4.9
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=5.0.0<5.0.6
Fortinet FortiSandbox Cloud=5.0.4

Remediation

Information

Fortinet remediated this issue in FortiSandbox Cloud version 5.0.5 and hence customers do not need to perform any action. Upgrade to upcoming FortiSandbox version 5.2.0 or above Upgrade to FortiSandbox version 5.0.6 or above Upgrade to FortiSandbox version 4.4.9 or above Upgrade to FortiSandbox PaaS version 5.0.5 or above

Event History

Apr 14, 2026
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:38 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-25691?

CVE-2026-25691 has a severity rating of medium with a score of 6.7.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-25691?

To fix CVE-2026-25691, upgrade to FortiSandbox version 5.0.6 or above, version 4.4.9 or above, or FortiSandbox Cloud version 5.0.5 and later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-25691?

CVE-2026-25691 is a path traversal vulnerability that allows arbitrary directory deletion.

4

Which Fortinet products are affected by CVE-2026-25691?

CVE-2026-25691 affects Fortinet FortiSandbox versions 5.0.0 to 5.0.5, 4.4.0 to 4.4.8, and 4.2 all versions, as well as FortiSandbox Cloud and PaaS version 5.0.4.

5

What is the attack vector for CVE-2026-25691?

CVE-2026-25691 can be exploited by a privileged attacker with super-user access.

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