CVE-2025-53843: Execute unauthorized code or commands in Fortinet FortiOS
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiOS 7.2 all versions, FortiOS 7.0 all versions, FortiOS 6.4 all versions allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is a stack-based buffer overflow in multiple FortiOS versions, enabling remote attackers to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets. Affected versions include 6.4.0, all 7.0.x, all 7.2.x, 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, and 7.6.0 through 7.6.3. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The remediation level is currently classified as workaround, with no official patch released yet. No active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or commands on affected FortiOS devices, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The medium severity rating reflects the combination of attack complexity and potential impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Currently, no official patch is available. A workaround is recommended by the vendor, though specific details are not provided in the input data. Organizations should monitor Fortinet advisories for official fixes and apply workarounds as directed. Since no exploits are known in the wild, immediate urgent remediation is not indicated, but caution and preparation are advised.
CVE-2025-53843: Execute unauthorized code or commands in Fortinet FortiOS
Description
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiOS 7.2 all versions, FortiOS 7.0 all versions, FortiOS 6.4 all versions allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a stack-based buffer overflow in multiple FortiOS versions, enabling remote attackers to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets. Affected versions include 6.4.0, all 7.0.x, all 7.2.x, 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, and 7.6.0 through 7.6.3. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The remediation level is currently classified as workaround, with no official patch released yet. No active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or commands on affected FortiOS devices, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The medium severity rating reflects the combination of attack complexity and potential impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Currently, no official patch is available. A workaround is recommended by the vendor, though specific details are not provided in the input data. Organizations should monitor Fortinet advisories for official fixes and apply workarounds as directed. Since no exploits are known in the wild, immediate urgent remediation is not indicated, but caution and preparation are advised.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- fortinet
- Date Reserved
- 2025-07-10T08:53:33.014Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- workaround
Threat ID: 691ca897209f2030fa016955
Added to database: 11/18/2025, 17:10:47 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 13:12:00 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:51 UTC
Views: 265
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