Description
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.
Published: 2026-06-15
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade to boks-server 8.1.0.23 or 9.0.0.5.


Vendor Workaround

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.

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History

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description 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.
Title Core Privileged Access Manager (BoKS) upgrade tooling command injection vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-78
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Fortra

Published:

Updated: 2026-06-15T16:08:58.885Z

Reserved: 2026-05-28T16:37:53.223Z

Link: CVE-2026-9863

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-06-15T16:08:54.811Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-06-15T16:16:35.507

Modified: 2026-06-15T21:01:58.873

Link: CVE-2026-9863

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-78

    Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')