CVE-2025-25257

Name: CVE-2025-25257
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-07-17T16:15:34.723+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 96.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-25257 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability [CWE-89] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiWeb 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiWeb 7.2.0 through 7.2.10, FortiWeb 7.0.0 through 7.0.10 allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized SQL code or commands via crafted HTTP or HTTPs requests.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 96.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability [CWE-89] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiWeb 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiWeb 7.2.0 through 7.2.10, FortiWeb 7.0.0 through 7.0.10 allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized SQL code or commands via crafted HTTP or HTTPs requests.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

96.71%

99.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Aug 8, 2025.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortiweb	>= 7.0.0, < 7.0.11
Fortinet	Fortiweb	>= 7.2.0, < 7.2.11
Fortinet	Fortiweb	>= 7.4.0, < 7.4.8
Fortinet	Fortiweb	>= 7.6.0, < 7.6.4

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-151Vendor Advisory
https://packetstorm.news/files/id/210193/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52473Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/0xbigshaq/CVE-2025-25257Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-25257US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 17, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-25257?

How severe is CVE-2025-25257?

CVE-2025-25257 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 96.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2025-25257?

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Source: NVD / NIST