Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-25257 is a critical Fortinet FortiWeb SQL injection flaw. An attacker does not need credentials and can send crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests that may execute unauthorized SQL code or commands. Because CISA lists it in KEV, organizations should treat internet-exposed FortiWeb systems as urgent remediation targets.
Executive priority
Treat this as an immediate priority for any affected FortiWeb deployment. The flaw is critical, unauthenticated, network reachable, and listed by CISA as known exploited.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-89 SQL injection in FortiWeb 7.6.0-7.6.3, 7.4.0-7.4.7, 7.2.0-7.2.10, and 7.0.0-7.0.10. CVSS is 9.6 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running affected Fortinet FortiWeb versions, especially systems reachable over HTTP or HTTPS. The bundle does not establish impact for other Fortinet products.
Exploitation context
Active exploitation is supported by the CISA KEV listing. Public exploit references are also cited in the bundle, including GitHub, Exploit-DB, and Packet Storm, but this analysis does not rely on exploit instructions.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports a critical unauthenticated SQL injection in FortiWeb with public exploit references and KEV status. The provided bundle does not include specific fixed versions, workaround details, indicators, or affected configurations beyond version ranges.
Mitigation direction
- Check Fortinet FG-IR-25-151 for the vendor-approved fixed release or workaround.
- Inventory FortiWeb appliances and identify versions in the affected ranges.
- Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or externally reachable FortiWeb systems.
- Reduce unnecessary public reachability while vendor guidance is being applied.
- Monitor CISA KEV guidance and internal remediation deadlines.
Validation and detection
- Confirm deployed FortiWeb versions against the affected version ranges.
- Identify whether FortiWeb HTTP or HTTPS interfaces are internet reachable.
- Review FortiWeb and perimeter logs for suspicious crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.
- Verify remediation status against Fortinet advisory FG-IR-25-151.
- Track vulnerable assets until upgrade or vendor-approved mitigation is confirmed.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.6 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:X/RC:C
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:X/RC:C3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.6CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:X/RC:C
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-151CVE reference
- https://github.com/0xbigshaq/CVE-2025-25257CVE reference · exploit
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-25257CVE reference · government-resource
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52473CVE reference
- https://packetstorm.news/files/id/210193/CVE reference
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CWE details
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