Known exploited vulnerability
CVE-2025-25257
The short answer
CVE-2025-25257 affects Fortinet FortiWeb and is rated critical (CVSS 9.8). CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2025-07-18: attackers are using it, so patch it first.
What it is
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.
Weakness: CWE-89.
Severity
9.8 critical
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploited (CISA KEV)
Yes, since Jul 18, 2025
Federal due date Aug 8, 2025
EPSS, next 30 days
100%
Higher than 100% of scored CVEs
How it can be exploited
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality impact
- High
- Integrity impact
- High
- Availability impact
- High
What CISA says to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected products
FortiWeb. NVD's record lists the exact affected versions.
References
- fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-151 Vendor Advisory
- packetstorm.news/files/id/210193/ ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52473 ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- github.com/0xbigshaq/CVE-2025-25257 Third Party Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-25257 US Government Resource
Questions
Is CVE-2025-25257 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2025-25257 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2025-07-18, with a federal remediation due date of 2025-08-08.
How do I fix CVE-2025-25257?
CISA's required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
From NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and OSV.dev, checked . Status on NVD: Analyzed. The description is NVD's text, quoted as published.
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