SQL command injection in administrative portal
CVSSv3 Score: 6.3 An improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability [CWE-89] in FortiMail may allow an authenticated privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests. Revised on 2026-05-12 00:00:00
CSIRTS triage
- What
- An SQL injection vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to execute unauthorized SQL commands.
- Who is affected
- Authenticated privileged users of FortiMail.
- Urgency
- Remediation is critical due to the potential for unauthorized database access.
- Action
- Apply patches or implement input validation to mitigate the risk.
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Details
Original advisory: https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-132
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2025-536810.36% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 28% of all scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2025-53681 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
Recent advisories for SQL command injection
A cluster of recent advisories against the same product widens the attack surface — attackers routinely chain freshly published CVEs on one product, so review these together.
- unknownCVE-2026-15081: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerabi…nvd · 2026-07-10
- unknownCVE-2026-13242: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerabi…nvd · 2026-07-10
- criticalCVE-2026-5801: Improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command ('SQL injection') vulnerabil…nvd · 2026-07-10
- criticalCVE-2026-2397: Improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command ('SQL injection') vulnerabil…nvd · 2026-07-10
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- highCVE-2026-56689: Dell PowerFlex Manager, Version prior to 5.1.0.1, contain(s) an Improper Neutralization of Spe…nvd · 2026-07-10
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