CVE-2026-126144 Command injection in FortiMail

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can execute OS commands on Fortinet mail, recorder and voice appliances via crafted HTTP requests.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Harmful if only installed
No
Needs a specific call
No
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-126144?

CVE-2026-126144 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiMail, published on 11 Nov 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiMail 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, FortiMail 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiMail 7.4.0 through 7.4.6, FortiMail 7.2 all versions, FortiRecorder 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, FortiRecorder 7.2.0 through 7.2.12, FortiRecorder 7.0.0 through 7.0.6, FortiVoice 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, FortiVoice 7.4.0 through 7.4.2, FortiVoice 7.2.0 through 7.2.5, FortiVoice 7.0.0 through 7.0.8 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted HTTP requests.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-126144?

An affected version is exposed as installed. No special setting or call is needed.

How do I fix CVE-2026-126144?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-126144 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2026-126144 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-126144 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mhh2-4p48-jq77.

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