CVE-2025-25256
high-risk
Published 2025-08-12
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.
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44.9% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 55% of all CVEs
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
9
CVSS 9.8/10
Critical
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (1)
Affected Vendors
References (4)
Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-152
Third Party Advisory
https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/13/fortinet_discloses_critical_bug/
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/ 100
high-risk
Severity
32/34 · Critical
Exploitability
17/34 · Moderate
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal