Is CVE-2025-53870 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-53870 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-53870 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2025-53870 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-53870?

CVE-2025-53870 has a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2025-53870

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 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-W2 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, FortiAP-W2 7.2 all versions, FortiAP-W2 7.0 all versions may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via a specifically crafted cli command.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-53870 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.