CVE-2025-53680: Execute unauthorized code or commands in Fortinet FortiAP
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) within Fortinet FortiAP firmware versions 6.4.x through 7.6.2 and related variants. Authenticated privileged users can exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted CLI requests to execute arbitrary commands on the device. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H). Fortinet has released an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands on affected FortiAP devices, potentially compromising device confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could lead to full control over the device and disruption of network services relying on the FortiAP.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official patch is available from Fortinet to remediate this vulnerability. Users should apply the vendor-provided updates to affected FortiAP versions promptly. Since the vulnerability requires authenticated privileged access, restricting such access and following Fortinet's update guidance will mitigate the risk.
CVE-2025-53680: Execute unauthorized code or commands in Fortinet FortiAP
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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands (CWE-78) within Fortinet FortiAP firmware versions 6.4.x through 7.6.2 and related variants. Authenticated privileged users can exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted CLI requests to execute arbitrary commands on the device. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H). Fortinet has released an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands on affected FortiAP devices, potentially compromising device confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could lead to full control over the device and disruption of network services relying on the FortiAP.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official patch is available from Fortinet to remediate this vulnerability. Users should apply the vendor-provided updates to affected FortiAP versions promptly. Since the vulnerability requires authenticated privileged access, restricting such access and following Fortinet's update guidance will mitigate the risk.
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: 5/12/2026, 5:36:46 PM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 8:21:29 PM
Last updated: 5/13/2026, 4:57:17 AM
Views: 3
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