Tag: os command injection
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CISA Warns of Active Exploits Targeting FortiSandbox Flaws
Critical FortiSandbox flaws, CVE-2026-39808 and CVE-2026-25089, are under active attack by hackers, allowing them to execute malicious commands without needing login credentials. These severe vulnerabilities, scoring 9.1, require immediate attention to prevent devastating remote code execution attacks.
CISA Orders Emergency Patch for Exploited Fortinet Vulnerabilities
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an emergency directive requiring federal agencies to patch or mitigate two critical Fortinet vulnerabilities within a tight three-day window, underscoring the severity of these flaws. This urgent action follows the discovery of a critical OS command injection vulnerability in FortiSandbox, allowing attackers to execute unauthorized code or commands.
Attackers Exploit Critical Fortinet Vulnerabilities Disclosed in April
Security researchers have confirmed that hackers are actively exploiting critical vulnerabilities in Fortinet's FortiSandbox product, first patched in April, with multiple independent groups jumping on the bandwagon. The exploitation attempts, observed as early as June 9, involve OS-command injection and path-traversal flaws.
CISA Mandates Patching of Actively Exploited Ivanti Flaw
Federal agencies are on high alert: a severe vulnerability in Ivanti's Sentry gateway, already exploited by attackers, must be patched within three days to prevent further backdoor attacks. CISA's urgent directive demands swift action to secure vulnerable devices and shield against malicious cyber threats.
Ivanti Sentry vulnerability exploited in attacks
Within 24 hours of Ivanti releasing a patch for a high-severity vulnerability in its Sentry software, attackers began exploiting it in real-world attacks, with a large number of exploitation attempts detected. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-10520, allows hackers to execute code with root privileges on vulnerable mobile gateways.
Ivanti Patches Zero-Day Flaw Allowing Root Code Execution
Ivanti has patched a high-risk zero-day flaw that could let hackers run malicious code with root access, and fortunately, there are no known cases of exploitation so far. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-10520, affects the company's Sentry secure mobile gateway and allows for OS command injection permitting root execution.