CVE-2025-52970
CVE-2025-52970
A improper handling of parameters 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 may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker with non-public information pertaining to the device and targeted user to gain admin privileges on the device via a specially crafted request.
Fixes and workarounds
Fix
Upgrade to FortiWeb version 8.0.0 or above Upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.6.4 or above Upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.4.8 or above Upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.2.11 or above Upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.0.11 or above
Source: CNA: fortinetAffected products and versions
| Product | Versions | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| FortiWeb Fortinet |
≥ 7.6.0; ≤ 7.6.3 (affected, semver) ≥ 7.4.0; ≤ 7.4.7 (affected, semver) ≥ 7.2.0; ≤ 7.2.10 (affected, semver) ≥ 7.0.0; ≤ 7.0.10 (affected, semver) Other versions: unaffected |
CNA: fortinet |
Version ranges are source assertions. Check the vendor advisory and your installed configuration before determining exposure.
CVSS assessments
| Version / score | Vector | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1 / 7.7 high |
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:X/RC:C | CNA: fortinet |
Exploit evidence
- https://pwner.gg/blog/2025-08-13-fortiweb-cve-2025-52970
exploit · ADP: CISA-ADP
References
- https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-448CNA: fortinet
- https://pwner.gg/blog/2025-08-13-fortiweb-cve-2025-52970ADP: CISA-ADP · exploit
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