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CVE-2026-9862

Fortra Core Privileged Access Manager (BoKS), core privileged access manager server

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
9.8
EPSS
0.86%
54.5% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.06.16
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.86%
Technical severityCVSS 9.8

Vulnerability overview

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.

Affected product and versions

Product
Fortra Core Privileged Access Manager (BoKS), core privileged access manager server
Affected versions
>= boks-server 8.1.0.0 <= boks-server 8.1.0.22, >= boks-server 9.0.0.0 <= boks-server 9.0.0.4, >= 8.1.0.0 < 8.1.0.23, >= 9.0.0.0 < 9.0.0.5
Fixed versions
8.1.0.23, 9.0.0.5

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Fortra Core Privileged Access Manager (BoKS), core privileged access manager server and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-78
CVE-2026-9862 — Fortra Core Privileged Access Manager (BoKS), core privileged access manager server | SECUFOCUS NOW