Vulnerability Intelligence Report
CVE-2025-53679
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.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
6.9
MEDIUM
Exploitability:1.3
Impact Score:5.9
EPSS Probability:10.79%
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-78 ↗Execute unauthorized code or commands
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | FortiSandbox | 5.0.0 <= 5.0.2 (affected), 4.4.0 <= 4.4.7 (affected), 4.2.1 <= 4.2.8 (affected), 4.0.0 <= 4.0.6 (affected) |
| Fortinet | FortiSandbox Cloud | 24.1 (affected), 23.4 (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
10.791%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Fortinet, Inc. · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2025-07-08T09:23:05 |
| Published | 2025-12-09T17:19:51 |
| Last Updated | 2026-02-26T16:56:59 |
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