CVE-2025-25254

Name: CVE-2025-25254
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-08T14:15:32.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-25254 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. An Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability [CWE-22] in FortiWeb version 7.6.2 and below, version 7.4.6 and below, 7.2 all versions, 7.0 all versions endpoint may allow an authenticated admin to access and modify the filesystem via crafted requests.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability [CWE-22] in FortiWeb version 7.6.2 and below, version 7.4.6 and below, 7.2 all versions, 7.0 all versions endpoint may allow an authenticated admin to access and modify the filesystem via crafted requests.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortiweb	>= 7.0.0, < 7.4.7
Fortinet	Fortiweb	>= 7.6.0, < 7.6.3

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-474Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 8, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-25254?

How severe is CVE-2025-25254?

CVE-2025-25254 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-25254?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST