CVE-2025-25256
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CVE-2025-25256 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in Fortinet FortiSIEM version 7.3.0 through 7.3.1, 7.2.0 through 7.2.5, 7.1.0 through 7.1.7, 7.0.0 through 7.0.3 and before 6.7.9 allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted CLI requests.. EPSS estimates a 56.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in Fortinet FortiSIEM version 7.3.0 through 7.3.1, 7.2.0 through 7.2.5, 7.1.0 through 7.1.7, 7.0.0 through 7.0.3 and before 6.7.9 allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted CLI requests.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortisiem | >= 5.4.0, < 6.7.10 |
| Fortinet | Fortisiem | >= 7.0.0, < 7.0.4 |
| Fortinet | Fortisiem | >= 7.1.0, < 7.1.8 |
| Fortinet | Fortisiem | >= 7.2.0, < 7.2.6 |
| Fortinet | Fortisiem | >= 7.3.0, < 7.3.2 |
References
- https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-152Vendor Advisory
- https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/13/fortinet_discloses_critical_bug/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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