SQL Injection in Fortinet Fortiweb

CVE-2025-25257

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…

Vulnerability class: SQL Injection

EPSS: 0.262 (96.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.6 (Critical). 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.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: .

Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-25257?
CVE-2025-25257 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortiweb, classified under SQL Injection. CVSS score: 9.6/10. Published 2025-07-17.
How severe is CVE-2025-25257?
Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.6 out of 10.
Is CVE-2025-25257 known to be exploited?
Yes. CVE-2025-25257 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2025-07-18), indicating it is being actively exploited. 28 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.