CVE-2026-84387: Cron Job Injection in Remote Backup

Published Sep 8, 2026
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Updated

An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-77] in FortiSandbox may allow a privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTP requests.

Other sources

An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-77] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox 5.2.0, FortiSandbox 5.0.0 through 5.0.6, FortiSandbox 4.4.0 through 4.4.9, FortiSandbox 4.2 all versions may allow a privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTP requests.

— MITRE

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiSandbox=5.2.0
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=5.0.0<=5.0.6
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.4.0<=4.4.9
Fortinet FortiSandbox=.
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=5.0.0<=5.0.6
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.4.0<=4.4.9
Fortinet FortiSandbox>=4.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Fortinet FortiSandbox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.4.10
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Fortinet FortiSandbox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.0.7
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Fortinet FortiSandbox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.2.1

Event History

Sep 8, 2026
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:41 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which deployments are identified as affected?

The affected releases listed are FortiSandbox 5.2.0, FortiSandbox 5.0.0 through 5.0.6, and FortiSandbox 4.4.0 through 4.4.9.

2

What level of access does an attacker need?

The supplied CVSS vector specifies high privileges (PR:H). It does not identify the specific privileged role or the attack vector required to reach the vulnerable command handling.

3

Does exploitation require user interaction?

No. The CVSS vector indicates that user interaction is not required (UI:N).

4

What impact could successful exploitation have?

Successful exploitation may allow execution of unauthorized code or commands. The supplied CVSS vector rates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact as high.

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