[5.0] Patch 5 - Jan 08, 2026

Fortanix Data Security Manager (DSM) 5.0.2854.3367 release provides an overview of resolved issues.

WARNING

• If you want to upgrade Fortanix DSM to version 5.0.2854.3367 from version 4.x, then you must follow the upgrade path 4.36 Patch 5 → 5.0.2854.3367.

• Downgrade from 5.0.2854.3367 to any prior version is not supported due to an upgrade of the appliance operating system.

NOTE

• The Fortanix DSM cluster upgrade must be done with Fortanix Support on call. Please reach out to Fortanix support if you are planning an upgrade.

• The customer's BIOS version must be checked by Fortanix Support before the Fortanix DSM software upgrade. If required, the BIOS version should be upgraded to the latest version and verified by Fortanix Support for a smooth upgrade.

• If your Fortanix DSM version is 4.31 or later, then the HSM Gateway version must also be 4.31 or later. Similarly, if the HSM Gateway version is 4.31 or later, then your Fortanix DSM version must be 4.31 or later.

• Do not remove a Fortanix DSM node during the upgrade to version 5.0.2854.3367 or the upgrade will not progress. Please contact Fortanix Support in case of an error or issue.

1. Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where during upgrades to Fortanix DSM versions 5.0 or 5.2, users belonging to custom sudo groups (groups other than the system’s default administrator sudo group) could lose sudo access after upgrade (JIRA: ES-573).

For a complete list of new features, enhancements to existing features, other improvements, bug fixes, and known issues, refer to the full description of the DSM 5.0 release notes.