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 7.6.2 through 7.6.3, FortiAnalyzer-BigData 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiAnalyzer-BigData 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, 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 7.6.2 through 7.6.4 may allow a privileged authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via JSON RPC API
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is an improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command (SQL injection) in Fortinet FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer products and their cloud versions. It affects FortiManager versions 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, 7.2 all versions, and 7.0 all versions, allowing a privileged authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via the JSON RPC API. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating a medium severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has released an official fix to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
A privileged authenticated attacker can exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to execute unauthorized code or commands, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer systems. This could lead to unauthorized access or control over the affected devices.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available for this vulnerability. Users should apply the vendor-provided patches promptly to remediate the issue. Since the vulnerability requires privileged authentication, limiting access to trusted users and monitoring for suspicious activity may also help reduce risk until the patch is applied.
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 7.6.2 through 7.6.3, FortiAnalyzer-BigData 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiAnalyzer-BigData 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, 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 7.6.2 through 7.6.4 may allow a privileged authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via JSON RPC API
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Fortinet
FortiManager
Fortinet
FortiAnalyzer
Fortinet
FortiAnalyzer-BigData
Fortinet
FortiManager Cloud
Fortinet
FortiAnalyzer Cloud
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortianalyzer-bigdata:7.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortianalyzer-bigdata:7.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanagercloud:7.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanagercloud:7.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimanagercloud:7.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortianalyzercloud:7.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is an improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command (SQL injection) in Fortinet FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer products and their cloud versions. It affects FortiManager versions 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, 7.2 all versions, and 7.0 all versions, allowing a privileged authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via the JSON RPC API. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating a medium severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has released an official fix to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
A privileged authenticated attacker can exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to execute unauthorized code or commands, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer systems. This could lead to unauthorized access or control over the affected devices.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available for this vulnerability. Users should apply the vendor-provided patches promptly to remediate the issue. Since the vulnerability requires privileged authentication, limiting access to trusted users and monitoring for suspicious activity may also help reduce risk until the patch is applied.
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: 04/14/2026, 16:02:13 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 13:22:35 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 10:01:28 UTC
Views: 176
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