CVE-2026-9863
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Summary
Fortra BoKS Manager contains an OS command injection vulnerability in the client upgrade and patch tooling for legacy tar-based client installations. A malicious or compromised legacy tar-installed client selected for upgrade or patching may be able to cause commands to be executed on the BoKS Master during client version handling.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortra | Core Privileged Access Manager (BoKS) | boks-server 8.1.0.0 <= boks-server 8.1.0.22 | affected |
| Fortra | Core Privileged Access Manager (BoKS) | boks-server 9.0.0.0 <= boks-server 9.0.0.4 | affected |
Weaknesses
- CWE-78: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Workarounds
Until fixed builds are deployed, only run BoKS client upgrade or patch operations for legacy tar-based client installations against trusted clients. Avoid running boks_upgrade upgrade or patch operations for legacy tar-installed clients that may be compromised or controlled by an untrusted party.
ADP Enrichment
CISA ADP Vulnrichment
- SSVC:
- Exploitation: none
- Automatable: no
- Technical Impact: total
References
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