9.8

CVE-2026-39808: Fortinet FortiSandbox OS Command Injection Vulnerability

CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalKEVAnalyzed
Published 14-04-2026Last modified 17-07-2026

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-39808 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) OS Command Injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox. It is known to be exploited: CISA lists it, first on 16-07-2026. EPSS estimates a 47.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98.8% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Overall risk
85/100
0100
Critical · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (NVD)
EPSS score
47.36%
0%100%
High · -45.46 pp in 30 days
KEVListedCISA
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1github

Timeline

  1. 14-04-2026
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 16-07-2026
    Added to CISA KEVFortinet FortiSandbox OS Command Injection Vulnerability
  3. 17-07-2026
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
  4. 19-07-2026
    CISA remediation dueApply mitigations per vendor instructions.

Description

A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox 4.4.0 through 4.4.8 may allow attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via <insert attack vector here>

CVSS metrics

2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version

EPSS trend

Probability

47.36%

Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Percentile

99%

Versus all other CVEs

30-day change

-45.46 pp

From 92.82% on 20-09-2026

20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score
47.36%

Known exploited

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CISA KEVListed
Added
16-07-2026
Federal due date
19-07-2026

CISA required action

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines. fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-100 nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-39808

Public exploits

1 found
  • githubUnverified

    Cve 2026 39808

    Maturity: poc

Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

Affected systems

Fortinet2 products
  • fortisandbox≥ 4.4.0, ≤ 4.4.8 | ≥ 4.4.0, ≤ 4.4.9
  • fortisandbox_paas23.4.4374 | 23.4.4350 | 23.3.4329 | 23.1.4245 | 22.2.4151 | 22.2.4134 | 22.1.4113 | 21.4.4072 | 21.3.4055

1 vendor · 2 products

References

3 links