How severe is CVE-2020-29013?

CVE-2020-29013 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2020-29013 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-29013?

CVE-2020-29013 primarily affects Fortinet Fortisandbox. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29013?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-29013 published?

CVE-2020-29013 was published on 2022-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-29013

CVE-2020-29013 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortisandbox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Fortinet Fortisandbox
Published: 2022-04-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper input validation vulnerability in the sniffer interface of FortiSandbox before 3.2.2 may allow an authenticated attacker to silently halt the sniffer via specifically crafted requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-29013?: An improper input validation vulnerability in the sniffer interface of FortiSandbox before 3.2.2 may allow an authenticated attacker to silently halt the sniffer via specifically crafted requests.
How severe is CVE-2020-29013?: CVE-2020-29013 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2020-29013 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-29013?: CVE-2020-29013 primarily affects Fortinet Fortisandbox. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29013?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-29013 published?: CVE-2020-29013 was published on 2022-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-20-178

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisandbox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisandbox:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisandbox:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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