Is CVE-2025-53680 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-53680 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-53680 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2025-53680 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-53680?

CVE-2025-53680 has a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2025-53680

CWE-78Published: May 12, 2026· Updated: May 15, 2026

6.7

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.05%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:15.8th

Official Description

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ("OS Command Injection") vulnerability [CWE-78] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAP 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, FortiAP 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, FortiAP 7.2 all versions, FortiAP 7.0 all versions, FortiAP 6.4 all versions, FortiAP-U 7.0.0 through 7.0.5, FortiAP-U 6.2 all versions, FortiAP-W2 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, FortiAP-W2 7.2 all versions, FortiAP-W2 7.0 all versions allows an authenticated privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted CLI requests.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-53680 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.7.