CVE-2025-25257
Published: July 18, 2025
Official Description
Fortinet FortiWeb contains a SQL injection vulnerability that may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized SQL code or commands via crafted HTTP or HTTPs requests.
CISA KEV Advisory
Fortinet FortiWeb SQL Injection Vulnerability
Fortinet FortiWeb contains a SQL injection vulnerability that may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized SQL code or commands via crafted HTTP or HTTPs requests.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
Fortinet FortiWeb is affected by a SQL injection vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized SQL code or commands via crafted HTTP/HTTPs requests. The high EPSS score of 0.44408 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, and its presence in the KEV catalog confirms it has been actively exploited.
This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The unauthenticated and remote nature of the attack makes it highly critical.
Apply all available security patches and updates for Fortinet FortiWeb. Implement strong input validation and Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-25257 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2025-25257 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-25257 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1