CVE-2025-53680: Execute unauthorized code or commands in Fortinet FortiAP-U
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands (CWE-78) in Fortinet FortiAP and FortiAP-U devices. Privileged authenticated attackers can exploit this flaw by sending crafted CLI requests to execute unauthorized code or commands on affected devices. The issue affects FortiAP-U versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.5 and all versions of 6.2, among other FortiAP product versions. The vendor has released an official fix to address this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary code or commands on the affected FortiAP-U devices. This can lead to full compromise of the device, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Fortinet to remediate this vulnerability. Users should apply the vendor-provided patches or updates for the affected FortiAP-U versions as soon as possible to mitigate the risk. Since the vulnerability requires authenticated privileged access, ensure that access controls and authentication mechanisms are properly enforced.
CVE-2025-53680: Execute unauthorized code or commands in Fortinet FortiAP-U
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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands (CWE-78) in Fortinet FortiAP and FortiAP-U devices. Privileged authenticated attackers can exploit this flaw by sending crafted CLI requests to execute unauthorized code or commands on affected devices. The issue affects FortiAP-U versions 7.0.0 through 7.0.5 and all versions of 6.2, among other FortiAP product versions. The vendor has released an official fix to address this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary code or commands on the affected FortiAP-U devices. This can lead to full compromise of the device, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Fortinet to remediate this vulnerability. Users should apply the vendor-provided patches or updates for the affected FortiAP-U versions as soon as possible to mitigate the risk. Since the vulnerability requires authenticated privileged access, ensure that access controls and authentication mechanisms are properly enforced.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- fortinet
- Date Reserved
- 2025-07-08T09:23:05.011Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
Threat ID: 6a03652ecbff5d861008c143
Added to database: 05/12/2026, 17:36:46 UTC
Last enriched: 07/09/2026, 08:44:18 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:55 UTC
Views: 59
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