HIGH CVSS 7.2
Published: 2026-03-10

CVE-2026-25836

fortinet fortisandbox_cloud Security Advisory (CVE-2026-25836)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-25836 impacting fortinet fortisandbox_cloud. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.2 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox Cloud 5.0.4, FortiSandbox PaaS 5.0.4 may allow a privileged attacker with super-admin profile and CLI access to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted HTTP requests.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
High (PR:H)
Administrative credentials required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product fortinet / fortisandbox_cloud
Affected Versions 5.0.4
Weakness Enumeration CWE-78

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-25836 impacting fortinet fortisandbox_cloud.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-25836.yaml
id: cve-2026-25836

info:
  name: fortinet fortisandbox_cloud - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-25836 affecting fortinet fortisandbox_cloud.
    Evaluation: An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox Cloud 5...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-25836
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 7.2
    cve-id: CVE-2026-25836
    cwe-id: CWE-78
  tags: cve,cve-2026-25836,fortinet,fortisandbox_cloud,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "fortisandbox_cloud"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-25836.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-25836
# Target: fortinet fortisandbox_cloud | CVSS: 7.2 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-25836 (fortinet fortisandbox_cloud)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against fortinet fortisandbox_cloud scope (5.0.4).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-25836.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-25836
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install fortisandbox_cloud 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade fortisandbox_cloud 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update fortisandbox_cloud

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i fortisandbox_cloud 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i fortisandbox_cloud

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-25836 in fortinet fortisandbox_cloud?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update fortinet fortisandbox_cloud packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-25836?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-25836?

CVE-2026-25836 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.2 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.2
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-25836
Weakness CWE-78
Vendor fortinet
Product fortisandbox_cloud
Published 2026-03-10
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H