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CVE-2025-53949

FortiSandbox - Web UI

Fortinet CVSS 7.2 Updated March 16, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code on the underlying system via crafted HTTP requests, potentially leading to a complete system compromise. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of FortiSandbox, including 5.0.0 through 5.0.2, 4.4.0 through 4.4.7, and all versions of 4.2 and 4.0."

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-2025-53949) - Verify version and apply patch to prevent unauthorized code execution

Technical Intelligence & Operational Utilities • Delivered Weekly

Intelligence Sources

Scope of Impact

Fortinet Fortisandbox

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 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code on the underlying system via crafted HTTP requests."

Related Fortinet Threats

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