CVE-2025-25256

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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.

9.8 /10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-152 Vendor Advisory
https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/13/fortinet_discloses_critical_bug/ Third Party Advisory
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/
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisiem:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisiem:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisiem:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisiem:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisiem:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
History

15 Aug 2025, 18:15

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References
  • () 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/ -

13 Aug 2025, 20:23

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References
  • () https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/13/fortinet_discloses_critical_bug/ - Third Party Advisory
References () https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-152 - () https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-152 - Vendor Advisory
First Time Fortinet fortisiem
Fortinet
CPE cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortisiem:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

13 Aug 2025, 17:33

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Summary
  • (es) Una vulnerabilidad de neutralización incorrecta de elementos especiales utilizados en un comando del SO ('OS Command Injection') [CWE-78] en Fortinet FortiSIEM versión 7.3.0 a 7.3.1, 7.2.0 a 7.2.5, 7.1.0 a 7.1.7, 7.0.0 a 7.0.3 y anteriores a 6.7.9 permite que un atacante no autenticado ejecute código o comandos no autorizados a través de solicitudes CLI manipuladas.

12 Aug 2025, 19:15

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New CVE
Information

Published : 2025-08-12 19:15

Updated : 2025-08-15 18:15

NVD link : CVE-2025-25256

Mitre link : CVE-2025-25256

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-25256

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Products Affected

fortinet

  • fortisiem
CWE
CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')