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CVE-2026-9862

Fortra Core Privileged Access Manager Server command injection

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.48%
  1. Published15 Jun 2026

Description

Fortra's  Core Privileged Access Manager (BoKS) contains an OS command injection vulnerability in the boks_autoregisterd service. A remote attacker with network access to the service may be able to cause commands to be executed with the privileges of the service during the autoregistration processing.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Fortra Core Privileged Access Manager Server≥ 8.1.0.0 < 8.1.0.23 · ≥ 9.0.0.0 < 9.0.0.5

Remediation

Fixed in
Fortra Core Privileged Access Manager Server≥ 8.1.0.23

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-9862 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-9862 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.48%.

How severe is CVE-2026-9862?

CVE-2026-9862 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.48% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-9862?

Affected products include Fortra Core Privileged Access Manager Server.

How do I fix CVE-2026-9862?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Fortra Core Privileged Access Manager Server 8.1.0.23 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.