Exploited vulnerability · CISA KEV

Is CVE-2026-25089 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 16 Jul 2026

Gociux · Fortinet FortiSandbox · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2026-25089, Fortinet FortiSandbox OS Command Injection Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 16 Jul 2026, 37 days after it was published. It affects Fortinet FortiSandbox, an internet-facing product of the kind attackers use for initial access. If you run it, CISA's required action is: 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.

What it is

Fortinet FortiSandbox, FortiSandbox Cloud, and FortiSandbox PaaS contain an OS command injection vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands via specifically crafted HTTP requests.

What to do

1. Check whether you run it. Look for FortiSandbox in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Fortinet CVE at once.
2. Apply the fix. 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.
3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 9 Jun 2026.
4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Fortinet.

Other exploited CVEs in FortiSandbox

• CVE-2026-39808: Fortinet FortiSandbox OS Command Injection Vulnerability (16 Jul 2026)

References

• fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-141
• nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-25089

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in July 2026 · Fortinet scorecard · act-now radar.