How severe is CVE-2020-29011?

CVE-2020-29011 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-29011 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-29011?

CVE-2020-29011 affects Fortinet Fortisandbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29011?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-29011 published?

CVE-2020-29011 was published on 2021-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-29011

CVE-2020-29011 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortisandbox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Fortinet Fortisandbox
Published: 2021-08-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Instances of SQL Injection vulnerabilities in the checksum search and MTA-quarantine modules of FortiSandbox 3.2.0 through 3.2.2, and 3.1.0 through 3.1.4 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code on the underlying SQL interpreter via specifically crafted HTTP requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-29011?: Instances of SQL Injection vulnerabilities in the checksum search and MTA-quarantine modules of FortiSandbox 3.2.0 through 3.2.2, and 3.1.0 through 3.1.4 may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code on the underlying SQL interpreter via specifically crafted HTTP requests.
How severe is CVE-2020-29011?: CVE-2020-29011 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-29011 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-29011?: CVE-2020-29011 affects Fortinet Fortisandbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29011?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-29011 published?: CVE-2020-29011 was published on 2021-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-171

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisandbox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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