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CVE-2025-52970

Fortinet FortiWeb vulnerability

8.1 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 10.1%
  1. Published12 Aug 2025

Description

A improper handling of parameters in Fortinet FortiWeb versions 7.6.3 and below, versions 7.4.7 and below, versions 7.2.10 and below, and 7.0.10 and below 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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Fortinet FortiWeb≥ 7.0.0 < 7.0.11 · ≥ 7.2.0 < 7.2.11 · ≥ 7.4.0 < 7.4.8 · ≥ 7.6.0 < 7.6.4

Remediation

Fixed in
Fortinet FortiWeb≥ 7.0.11

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-52970 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-52970 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 10.1%.

How severe is CVE-2025-52970?

CVE-2025-52970 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 10.1% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-52970?

Affected products include Fortinet FortiWeb.

How do I fix CVE-2025-52970?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Fortinet FortiWeb 7.0.11 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.