CVE-2023-26210
Multiple improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerabilties [CWE-78] vulnerability in Fortinet allows a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary shell code as `root` user via crafted CLI…
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.48%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
Multiple improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerabilties [CWE-78] vulnerability in Fortinet allows a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary shell code as `root` user via crafted CLI requests.
- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 0.48% probability · 41th percentile
- Public exploits
- None in Exploit-DB
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-78
- Affected
- fortinet/fortiadc · fortinet/fortiadc manager
- Source
- psirt@fortinet.com
EPSS 0.5% since 27 October 2026; no change recorded yet. Points are recorded when the score first appears and whenever it moves by a percentage point or more.
References
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-076Vendor Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-076Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA, exploits from Exploit-DB. Refreshed daily. Download this record as JSON.