CVE-2026-126162 Code injection in FortiMail
Unauthenticated remote attackers can use blind XPath injection in FortiMail to execute unauthorized code or commands.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- 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-2026-126162?
CVE-2026-126162 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiMail, published on 11 Nov 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A xml injection (aka blind xpath injection) vulnerability in Fortinet FortiMail 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, FortiMail 7.6.0 through 7.6.6 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via a specially crafted request.
Weakness: CWE-91
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-126162?
An affected version is exposed as installed. No special setting or call is needed.
How do I fix CVE-2026-126162?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-126162 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2026-126162 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-126162 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r373-gqr3-3r97.