CVE-2026-26083: Incorrect global authorization

Published May 12, 2026
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Updated

A missing authorization vulnerability [CWE-862] in FortiSandbox, FortiSandbox Cloud and FortiSandbox PaaS WEB UI may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via HTTP requests.

Other sources

A missing authorization vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox 5.0.0 through 5.0.1, FortiSandbox 4.4.0 through 4.4.8, FortiSandbox Cloud 5.0.2 through 5.0.5, FortiSandbox PaaS 23.4 all versions, FortiSandbox PaaS 23.3 all versions, FortiSandbox PaaS 23.1 all versions, FortiSandbox PaaS 22.2 all versions, FortiSandbox PaaS 22.1 all versions, FortiSandbox PaaS 21.4 all versions, FortiSandbox PaaS 21.3 all versions, FortiSandbox PaaS 5.0.0 through 5.0.1, FortiSandbox PaaS 4.4.5 through 4.4.8 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via HTTP requests.

MITRE

Affected Software

20 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=5.0.0<=5.0.1
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.4.0<=4.4.8
Fortinet FortiSandbox Cloud>=5.0.2<=5.0.5
Fortinet FortiSandbox PaaS>=23.4
Fortinet FortiSandbox PaaS>=23.3
Fortinet FortiSandbox PaaS>=23.1
Fortinet FortiSandbox PaaS>=22.2
Fortinet FortiSandbox PaaS>=22.1
Fortinet FortiSandbox PaaS>=21.4
Fortinet FortiSandbox PaaS>=21.3
Fortinet FortiSandbox PaaS>=5.0.0<=5.0.1
Fortinet FortiSandbox PaaS>=4.4.5<=4.4.8
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.4.0<4.4.9
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=5.0.0<5.0.2
Fortinet FortiSandbox Cloud>=5.0.2<5.0.6
Fortinet FortiSandbox Cloud>=23.1.4245<=23.4.4374
Fortinet FortiSandbox Cloud=24.1.4436
Fortinet FortiSandbox PaaS>=4.4.5<4.4.9
Fortinet FortiSandbox PaaS>=5.0.0<5.0.2
Fortinet FortiSandbox PaaS>=21.3.4055<=23.4.4374

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiSandbox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.4.9
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiSandbox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.0.2
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiSandbox PaaS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.4.9
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiSandbox PaaS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.0.2

Event History

May 12, 2026
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:54 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
News Published
via BleepingComputer·06:23 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·06:25 PM
Jun 16, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·09:19 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-26083?

CVE-2026-26083 is regarded as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthenticated users to execute unauthorized code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-26083?

To remediate CVE-2026-26083, upgrade FortiSandbox to version 5.0.2 or later, or FortiSandbox Cloud to version 5.0.6 or later.

3

Which Fortinet products are affected by CVE-2026-26083?

CVE-2026-26083 impacts FortiSandbox, FortiSandbox Cloud, and FortiSandbox PaaS across specified versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-26083?

CVE-2026-26083 is characterized as a missing authorization vulnerability, allowing unauthorized actions via HTTP requests.

5

Can CVE-2026-26083 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-26083 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers to execute unauthorized commands.

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