CVE-2026-1412 in Operation and Maintenance Security Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 01/26/2026
A vulnerability has been found in Sangfor Operation and Maintenance Security Management System up to 3.0.12. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /fort/audit/get_clip_img of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. Such manipulation of the argument frame/dirno leads to command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/31/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-1412 affects the Sangfor Operation and Maintenance Security Management System version 3.0.12 and earlier, representing a critical command injection flaw within the system's web interface. This vulnerability resides in the HTTP POST Request Handler component, specifically within the /fort/audit/get_clip_img file which processes user-supplied data through the frame/dirno parameter. The flaw allows an attacker to inject arbitrary commands into the system's execution environment by manipulating this parameter, potentially enabling complete system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive operational data.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through a command injection attack vector that leverages improper input validation within the web application's request handling mechanism. When the system processes the frame/dirno parameter from HTTP POST requests, it fails to properly sanitize or validate user input before incorporating it into system commands. This design flaw directly maps to CWE-77 which defines command injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is passed to system execution functions. The attack can be executed remotely without requiring authentication, making it particularly dangerous as it allows threat actors to exploit the vulnerability from external networks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access to encompass complete system compromise and potential data exfiltration. An attacker who successfully exploits this command injection flaw could execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the web application service account, potentially leading to full system takeover. The vulnerability affects the security management system's core functionality, which typically handles critical operational data including audit logs, system configurations, and maintenance records. This creates a significant risk for organizations relying on Sangfor systems for their security infrastructure, as compromise of this component could undermine the entire security monitoring and operational management framework.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately implement mitigations including network segmentation to restrict access to the affected system, deployment of web application firewalls to filter malicious requests, and application-level input validation to prevent command injection attempts. The remediation strategy should prioritize patching the system to the latest version where this vulnerability has been addressed. Additionally, security teams should conduct comprehensive network monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts and implement proper access controls to limit exposure of the vulnerable component. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability corresponds to T1059.001 for command and scripting interpreter and T1190 for exploit public-facing application, highlighting the need for both defensive and detection measures. The public disclosure of exploit code further emphasizes the urgency of implementing immediate mitigations and monitoring for exploitation attempts across affected networks.