CVE-2025-25249
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, FortiOS 7.0.0 through 7.0.17, FortiOS 6.4 all versions, FortiSwitchManager 7.2.0 through 7.2.6, FortiSwitchManager 7.0.0 through 7.0.5 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets
CVSS Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products (9)
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| fortinet | fortios | * ≥ 6.4.0 < 7.0.18 |
| fortinet | fortios | * ≥ 7.2.0 < 7.2.12 |
| fortinet | fortios | * ≥ 7.4.0 < 7.4.9 |
| fortinet | fortios | * ≥ 7.6.0 < 7.6.4 |
| fortinet | fortiswitchmanager | * ≥ 7.0.0 < 7.0.6 |
| fortinet | fortiswitchmanager | * ≥ 7.2.0 < 7.2.7 |
| fortinet | fortisase | 25.1.39 |
| fortinet | fortisase | 25.1.51 |
| siemens | ruggedcom_ape1808_firmware | - |
GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-mj8x-m8f5-x4w8
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiOS 7.4.0...
References (4)
- https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-084 Vendor Advisory, Mitigation
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-864900.html Third Party Advisory
- https://socradar.io/blog/cve-2025-25249-pivotc2-fortigate-rat/ Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-25249 US Government Resource
Risk Scores
Top 17% most likely to be exploited
CISA Known Exploited
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.