CVE-2025-25256 (GCVE-0-2025-25256)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-08-12 18:59 – Updated: 2026-08-18 21:09
VLAI Previdian
Summary
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.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C
SSVC
Exploitation: poc Automatable: yes Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-08-16 03:55 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-78 - Escalation of privilege
Assigner
fortinet CNA under the mitre root
CNA scorecard C 72/100 over 56 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Fortinet FortiSIEM Affected: 7.3.0 , ≤ 7.3.1 (semver)
Affected: 7.2.0 , ≤ 7.2.5 (semver)
Affected: 7.1.0 , ≤ 7.1.7 (semver)
Affected: 7.0.0 , ≤ 7.0.3 (semver)
Affected: 6.7.0 , ≤ 6.7.9 (semver)
Affected: 6.6.0 , ≤ 6.6.5 (semver)
Affected: 6.5.0 , ≤ 6.5.3 (semver)
Affected: 6.4.0 , ≤ 6.4.4 (semver)
Affected: 6.3.0 , ≤ 6.3.3 (semver)
Affected: 6.2.0 , ≤ 6.2.1 (semver)
Affected: 6.1.0 , ≤ 6.1.2 (semver)
Affected: 5.4.0
Affected: 5.3.0 , ≤ 5.3.3 (semver)
Affected: 5.2.5 , ≤ 5.2.8 (semver)
Affected: 5.2.1 , ≤ 5.2.2 (semver)
Affected: 5.1.0 , ≤ 5.1.3 (semver)
Affected: 5.0.0 , ≤ 5.0.1 (semver)
Affected: 4.10.0
Affected: 4.9.0
Affected: 4.7.2
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Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: d5d37f84-d333-4fde-9f65-6e293fe3ee51

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2025-25256

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2025-08-13 20:30 UTC

Exploited: Yes

Timestamps
First Seen: 2025-08-13
Asserted: 2025-08-13
Scope
Notes: KEVIntel entry: An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in Fortinet FortiSIEM version... | Affected: Fortinet / FortiSIEM | CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL) | Used in malware: unknown | Not yet in CISA KEV: True
Evidence

Type: Public Report

Signal: Successful Exploitation

Confidence: 70%

Source: kevintel

Details
Feed KEVIntel (kevintel.com)
Title An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in Fortinet FortiSIEM version...
Vendor Fortinet
Product FortiSIEM
Added Date 2025-08-13T20:30:58.000Z
Cvss Score 9.8
Epss Score None
Cvss Severity CRITICAL
Epss Percentile None
Used In Malware unknown
Ahead Of Cisa Kev None
Not Yet In Cisa Kev True
References
Created: 2026-06-23 11:12 UTC | Updated: 2026-06-23 11:12 UTC
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              "value": "An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command (\u0027OS Command Injection\u0027) 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."
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}



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