CVE-2025-53681: Execute unauthorized code or commands in Fortinet FortiMail
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL Command ("SQL Injection&") vulnerability [CWE-89] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiMail 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiMail 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, FortiMail 7.2.0 through 7.2.8 allows an authenticated privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Fortinet FortiMail is due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, classified as SQL Injection (CWE-89). It affects multiple FortiMail versions (7.6.0-7.6.3, 7.4.0-7.4.5, 7.2.0-7.2.8). An authenticated attacker with elevated privileges can exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests to execute unauthorized code or commands. The vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2025-53681 and carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3, indicating medium severity. Fortinet has released an official patch to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands on affected FortiMail systems. This can lead to full compromise of the affected device, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Fortinet. Users should apply the vendor-provided patches for FortiMail versions 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, and 7.2.0 through 7.2.8 to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official fix.
CVE-2025-53681: Execute unauthorized code or commands in Fortinet FortiMail
Description
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL Command ("SQL Injection&") vulnerability [CWE-89] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiMail 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiMail 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, FortiMail 7.2.0 through 7.2.8 allows an authenticated privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.3medium
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Fortinet FortiMail is due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, classified as SQL Injection (CWE-89). It affects multiple FortiMail versions (7.6.0-7.6.3, 7.4.0-7.4.5, 7.2.0-7.2.8). An authenticated attacker with elevated privileges can exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests to execute unauthorized code or commands. The vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2025-53681 and carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3, indicating medium severity. Fortinet has released an official patch to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands on affected FortiMail systems. This can lead to full compromise of the affected device, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Fortinet. Users should apply the vendor-provided patches for FortiMail versions 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, and 7.2.0 through 7.2.8 to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official fix.
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: 6a03652ecbff5d861008c146
Added to database: 05/12/2026, 17:36:46 UTC
Last enriched: 07/09/2026, 08:44:29 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:55 UTC
Views: 57
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