SB2026111109 - Format string error in FortiMail



SB2026111109 - Format string error in FortiMail

Published: November 11, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026111109
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Format string error (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-126163)

CWE-ID: CWE-134 - Use of Externally-Controlled Format String

CVSSv4: 9.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to use of externally-controlled format string. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute unauthorized code or commands via a specially crafted SMTP command.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.