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.
Problem types
CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Product status
boks-server 8.1.0.0 (custom)
boks-server 9.0.0.0 (custom)
Timeline
| 2026-06-01: | Issue validated and fixes prepared for BOKS-900 and BOKS81-hotfix branches. |
Credits
Fortra internal security assessment
References
www.fortra.com/...ty/advisories/product-security/fi-2026-008