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CVE-2025-53843: Execute unauthorized code or commands in Fortinet FortiOS

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-53843cvecve-2025-53843
Published: 11/18/2025 (11/18/2025, 17:01:28 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Fortinet
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:W/RC:C

Affected software

Affected versions
=7.6.0=7.4.0=7.2.0=7.0.0=6.4.0>=7.4.0 <=7.4.8>=7.6.0 <=7.6.37.6.07.4.07.2.07.0.06.4.0

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/11/2026, 13:12:00 UTC

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.

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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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