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CVE-2026-9863: Fortra BoKS Manager: Legacy Client Upgrade Tool Security Risk
CVE-2026-9863 · published 4 months ago
Summary
A malicious user could exploit a security weakness in Fortra BoKS Manager's client upgrade tool, potentially allowing them to execute unauthorized commands on the system. This affects older versions of the client software. To protect against this, Fortra recommends upgrading to the latest version of the client and following proper security best practices.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| forta | core_privileged_access_manager |
>= 8.1.0.0, <= 8.1.0.22 >= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.0.4 cpe:2.3:a:forta:core_privileged_access_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
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...
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.
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit
- Gives an attacker full control
Severity
8.8
High
Type
CWE-78OS Command Injection
Timeline
Published15 Jun 2026
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen15 Jun 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-9863 · NVD
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