CVE-2026-25691
Fortinet FortiSandbox Path Traversal Vulnerability
Description
A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox 5.0.0 through 5.0.5, FortiSandbox 4.4.0 through 4.4.8, FortiSandbox 4.2 all versions, FortiSandbox Cloud 5.0.4, FortiSandbox PaaS 5.0.4 may allow a privileged attacker with super-admin profile and CLI access to delete an arbitrary directory via HTTP crafted requests.
INFO
Published Date :
April 14, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 14, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-25691
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 6abe59d8-c742-4dff-8ce8-9b0ca1073da8 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the latest security patch for FortiSandbox.
- Restrict CLI access for privileged users.
- Monitor HTTP requests for suspicious activity.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-25691.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-115 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-25691 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-25691
weaknesses.
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CybersecurityNews
Fortinet Patches 11 Vulnerabilities Across FortiSandbox, FortiOS, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiManager
Fortinet released a sweeping batch of security advisories on April 14, 2026, addressing 11 vulnerabilities spanning multiple product lines, including two rated Critical, two rated High, and seven rate ... Read more
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CVE-2026-25691 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox 5.0.0 through 5.0.5, FortiSandbox 4.4.0 through 4.4.8, FortiSandbox 4.2 all versions, FortiSandbox Cloud 5.0.4, FortiSandbox PaaS 5.0.4 may allow a privileged attacker with super-admin profile and CLI access to delete an arbitrary directory via HTTP crafted requests. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-115