CVE-2026-126163

Externally‑Controlled Format String Exploit in FortiMail Permitting Remote Code Execution via SMTP

Published Nov 11, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.1 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade to FortiMail version 8.0.2 or above

Tracking

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Advisories

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History
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Title Externally‑Controlled Format String Exploit in FortiMail Permitting Remote Code Execution via SMTP
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'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
fortinet
Published
Updated
Nov 11, 2026, 9:29 PM
Reserved
Nov 10, 2026, 8:03 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Nov 11, 2026, 10:17 PM
Modified
Nov 12, 2026, 7:14 PM