CVE-2025-53870: Escalation of privilege in Fortinet FortiAP
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') 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-W2 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, FortiAP-W2 7.2 all versions, FortiAP-W2 7.0 all versions may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via a specifically crafted cli command.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands within Fortinet FortiAP firmware versions 6.4 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 7.2 all versions, 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, and FortiAP-W2 variants in similar version ranges. It allows an authenticated attacker with high privileges to perform OS command injection via a specially crafted CLI command, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution. The vulnerability is officially fixed by Fortinet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected FortiAP device. This can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Fortinet for this vulnerability. Users should apply the provided patches to affected FortiAP versions promptly to remediate the issue. Since the vulnerability requires authenticated access with high privileges, limiting administrative access and using strong authentication controls can reduce risk until patched.
CVE-2025-53870: Escalation of privilege in Fortinet FortiAP
Description
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') 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-W2 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, FortiAP-W2 7.2 all versions, FortiAP-W2 7.0 all versions may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via a specifically crafted cli command.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands within Fortinet FortiAP firmware versions 6.4 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 7.2 all versions, 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, and FortiAP-W2 variants in similar version ranges. It allows an authenticated attacker with high privileges to perform OS command injection via a specially crafted CLI command, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution. The vulnerability is officially fixed by Fortinet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected FortiAP device. This can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Fortinet for this vulnerability. Users should apply the provided patches to affected FortiAP versions promptly to remediate the issue. Since the vulnerability requires authenticated access with high privileges, limiting administrative access and using strong authentication controls can reduce risk until patched.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- fortinet
- Date Reserved
- 2025-07-11T07:30:58.396Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
Threat ID: 6a03652ecbff5d861008c14c
Added to database: 05/12/2026, 17:36:46 UTC
Last enriched: 07/09/2026, 08:44:50 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:55 UTC
Views: 65
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