CVE-2025-61848: Execute unauthorized code or commands in Fortinet FortiManager
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiAnalyzer 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiAnalyzer 7.2 all versions, FortiAnalyzer 7.0 all versions, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.2 all versions, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.0 all versions, FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiManager 7.2 all versions, FortiManager 7.0 all versions, FortiManager Cloud 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiManager Cloud 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiManager Cloud 7.2 all versions, FortiManager Cloud 7.0 all versions may allow a privileged authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via JSON RPC API
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands (SQL injection) within Fortinet FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer versions 7.0 through 7.6.4, including cloud versions. A privileged authenticated attacker can leverage this flaw via the JSON RPC API to execute unauthorized code or commands. The vulnerability is confirmed and has an official patch available from Fortinet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized code or command execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could allow attackers with privileged access to compromise the affected system's security controls and potentially disrupt operations or access sensitive data.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available and should be applied promptly to all affected FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer versions. Since the vulnerability requires privileged authentication, ensure that access to the JSON RPC API is restricted to trusted users. Follow Fortinet's official advisory for patch deployment and validation.
CVE-2025-61848: Execute unauthorized code or commands in Fortinet FortiManager
Description
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiAnalyzer 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiAnalyzer 7.2 all versions, FortiAnalyzer 7.0 all versions, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.2 all versions, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.0 all versions, FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiManager 7.2 all versions, FortiManager 7.0 all versions, FortiManager Cloud 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiManager Cloud 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiManager Cloud 7.2 all versions, FortiManager Cloud 7.0 all versions may allow a privileged authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via JSON RPC API
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands (SQL injection) within Fortinet FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer versions 7.0 through 7.6.4, including cloud versions. A privileged authenticated attacker can leverage this flaw via the JSON RPC API to execute unauthorized code or commands. The vulnerability is confirmed and has an official patch available from Fortinet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized code or command execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could allow attackers with privileged access to compromise the affected system's security controls and potentially disrupt operations or access sensitive data.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available and should be applied promptly to all affected FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer versions. Since the vulnerability requires privileged authentication, ensure that access to the JSON RPC API is restricted to trusted users. Follow Fortinet's official advisory for patch deployment and validation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- fortinet
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-01T18:21:09.224Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
Threat ID: 69de650582d89c981fbed4e2
Added to database: 4/14/2026, 4:02:13 PM
Last enriched: 4/14/2026, 4:18:25 PM
Last updated: 4/15/2026, 6:06:37 AM
Views: 7
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