CVE-2026-39808: Fortinet FortiSandbox OS Command Injection Vulnerability
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.
Timeline
- 14-04-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-07-2026Added to CISA KEVFortinet FortiSandbox OS Command Injection Vulnerability
- 17-07-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
- 19-07-2026CISA 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- CVE.orgCNA9.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:CDiffers
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
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs- 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 foundCve 2026 39808
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected 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- fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-100Vendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-39808Government ResourceUS Government Resource