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CVE-2025-53679

FortiSandbox - OS Command Interface

Fortinet CVSS 7.2 Updated March 16, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A remote privileged attacker can execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests due to an OS Command Injection vulnerability in FortiSandbox. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of FortiSandbox, including 5.0.0 through 5.0.2, 4.4.0 through 4.4.7, 4.2, and 4.0, as well as FortiSandbox Cloud 24.1 and 23."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Firmware Image
Target Asset FortiSandbox Firmware
Standard Path Global Firmware

Manual Verification Required

This is a non-Windows asset (Fortinet). Use the target asset details above to verify your version against vendor advisories.

Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Likely

Moderate

Internal Work Notes

FortiSandbox OS Command Injection vulnerability (CVE-2025-53679) - verify version and apply patch to prevent unauthorized code execution

Technical Intelligence & Operational Utilities • Delivered Weekly

Intelligence Sources

Scope of Impact

Fortinet FortisandboxFortinet Fortisandbox Cloud (Version 24.1.4436)Fortinet Fortisandbox Cloud

Original NVD Description

"An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox 5.0.0 through 5.0.2, FortiSandbox 4.4.0 through 4.4.7, FortiSandbox 4.2 all versions, FortiSandbox 4.0 all versions, FortiSandbox Cloud 24.1, FortiSandbox Cloud 23 all versions allows a remote privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests."

Related Fortinet Threats

Data compiled from NVD, MSRC, and CISA KEV Catalog. Intelligence synthesized via AI. Scripts provided for diagnostic purposes under MIT License.