CVE-2025-25256
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSIEM 7.3.0 through 7.3.1, FortiSIEM 7.2.0 through 7.
Description
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSIEM 7.3.0 through 7.3.1, FortiSIEM 7.2.0 through 7.2.5, FortiSIEM 7.1.0 through 7.1.7, FortiSIEM 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, FortiSIEM 6.7.0 through 6.7.9, FortiSIEM 6.6 all versions, FortiSIEM 6.5 all versions, FortiSIEM 6.4 all versions, FortiSIEM 6.3 all versions, FortiSIEM 6.2 all versions, FortiSIEM 6.1 all versions, FortiSIEM 5.4 all versions, FortiSIEM 5.3 all versions, FortiSIEM 5.2 all versions, FortiSIEM 5.1 all versions, FortiSIEM 5.0 all versions, FortiSIEM 4.10 all versions, FortiSIEM 4.9 all versions, FortiSIEM 4.7 all versions allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted CLI requests.
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Category | Matched by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | FortiSIEM | SIEM & Log Management | cna-assigner |
Vendor-reported products (1)
- Fortinet · FortiSIEM
Credit
External
Vendor remediation
Upgrade to FortiSIEM version 7.4.0 or above Upgrade to FortiSIEM version 7.3.2 or above Upgrade to FortiSIEM version 7.2.6 or above Upgrade to FortiSIEM version 7.1.8 or above Upgrade to FortiSIEM version 7.0.4 or above Upgrade to FortiSIEM version 6.7.10 or above
References
- https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-152
- https://github.com/watchtowrlabs/watchTowr-vs-FortiSIEM-CVE-2025-25256
- https://labs.watchtowr.com/should-security-solutions-be-secure-maybe-were-all-wrong-fortinet-fortisiem-pre-auth-command-injection-cve-2025-25256/
- https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/13/fortinet_discloses_critical_bug/