A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability in Fortinet FortiMail 8.0.0 through 8.0.1 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via a specially crafted SMTP command.

Metrics

No CVSS v4.0

Attack Vector Network

Attack Complexity High

Privileges Required None

Scope Unchanged

Confidentiality Impact High

Integrity Impact High

Availability Impact High

User Interaction None

No CVSS v3.0

No CVSS v2

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Affected Vendors & Products

Vendors Products
Fortinet Subscribe
Fortimail Subscribe

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Advisories

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Fixes

Solution

Upgrade to FortiMail version 8.0.2 or above

Workaround

No workaround given by the vendor.

References
Link Providers
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-215 cve-icon
History

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A use of externally-controlled format string vulnerability in Fortinet FortiMail 8.0.0 through 8.0.1 may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via a specially crafted SMTP command.
First Time appeared Fortinet
Fortinet fortimail
Weaknesses CWE-134
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimail:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimail:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Fortinet
Fortinet fortimail
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C'}

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: fortinet

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-11T21:29:25.391Z

Reserved: 2026-11-10T20:03:52.577Z

Link: CVE-2026-126163

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Weaknesses