CVE-2025-66178
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CVE-2025-66178 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, FortiWeb 7.6.0 through 7.6.5, FortiWeb 7.4.0 through 7.4.11, FortiWeb 7.2.0 through 7.2.12, FortiWeb 7.0.0 through 7.0.12 may allow an authenticated attacked to execute arbitrary commands via a specialy crafted HTTP request.. EPSS estimates a 1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, FortiWeb 7.6.0 through 7.6.5, FortiWeb 7.4.0 through 7.4.11, FortiWeb 7.2.0 through 7.2.12, FortiWeb 7.0.0 through 7.0.12 may allow an authenticated attacked to execute arbitrary commands via a specialy crafted HTTP request.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | Fortiweb | >= 7.0.0, < 7.0.13 |
| Fortinet | Fortiweb | >= 7.2.0, < 7.2.13 |
| Fortinet | Fortiweb | >= 7.4.0, < 7.4.12 |
| Fortinet | Fortiweb | >= 7.6.0, < 7.6.7 |
| Fortinet | Fortiweb | >= 8.0.0, < 8.0.3 |
References
- https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-088Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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