Critical 9.6Known exploited (CISA KEV)Published Jul 17, 2025

CVE-2025-25257An improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability [CWE-89] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiWeb 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, Fo…

Updated under an hour ago (2026-10-19 04:50 UTC)

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CISA lists it as known exploited since Jul 18, 2025; federal agencies had to remediate by Aug 8, 2025. Treat that date as your deadline.

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An improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability [CWE-89] 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 allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized SQL code or commands via crafted HTTP or HTTPs requests.

CVSS: 9.6 CRITICAL (v3.1, CNA)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
Weakness (CWE): CWE-89
Known exploited: Added to CISA KEV Jul 18, 2025; federal remediation due Aug 8, 2025Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days): 99.81% (percentile 100)
Assigned by: fortinet
NVD analysis: Analyzed
Record last updated: Feb 26, 2026
First seen by InfoSec Signals: Oct 9, 2026

Affected products

Affected products

Fortinet FortiWeb fortinet:fortiweb	from 7.6.0 through 7.6.3; from 7.4.0 through 7.4.7; from 7.2.0 through 7.2.10; from 7.0.0 through 7.0.10	CNA record
fortinet fortiweb fortinet:fortiweb	from 7.0.0 before 7.0.11; from 7.2.0 before 7.2.11; from 7.4.0 before 7.4.8; from 7.6.0 before 7.6.4	NVD

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-151vendor-advisory
https://packetstorm.news/files/id/210193/exploit, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52473exploit, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
https://github.com/0xbigshaq/CVE-2025-25257third-party-advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-25257us-government-resource

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