CVE-2026-25690: Information disclosure in Fortinet FortiDeceptor
An improper neutralization of argument delimiters in a command ('argument injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiDeceptor 6.0.0 through 6.0.2, FortiDeceptor 5.3.0 through 5.3.3, FortiDeceptor 5.2.0 through 5.2.1, FortiDeceptor 5.1 all versions, FortiDeceptor 5.0 all versions may allow an authenticated attacker with at least read-only admin permission to read log files via HTTP crafted requests.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Fortinet FortiDeceptor arises from improper neutralization of argument delimiters in commands, classified as an 'argument injection' issue. It affects multiple versions ranging from 5.0 through 6.0.2. An attacker with authenticated read-only admin access can exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted HTTP requests to read log files, leading to information disclosure. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability. Fortinet has issued an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least read-only administrative permissions can read sensitive log files by exploiting this vulnerability. This leads to information disclosure but does not affect system integrity or availability. The exposure of log data could potentially aid attackers in further reconnaissance or exploitation efforts.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Fortinet for the affected versions. It is recommended to apply the vendor-provided patches promptly to remediate this vulnerability. Since the fix is official and available, no additional mitigations are required beyond patching.
CVE-2026-25690: Information disclosure in Fortinet FortiDeceptor
Description
An improper neutralization of argument delimiters in a command ('argument injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiDeceptor 6.0.0 through 6.0.2, FortiDeceptor 5.3.0 through 5.3.3, FortiDeceptor 5.2.0 through 5.2.1, FortiDeceptor 5.1 all versions, FortiDeceptor 5.0 all versions may allow an authenticated attacker with at least read-only admin permission to read log files via HTTP crafted requests.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.0medium
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Fortinet FortiDeceptor arises from improper neutralization of argument delimiters in commands, classified as an 'argument injection' issue. It affects multiple versions ranging from 5.0 through 6.0.2. An attacker with authenticated read-only admin access can exploit this flaw by sending specially crafted HTTP requests to read log files, leading to information disclosure. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability. Fortinet has issued an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
An attacker with at least read-only administrative permissions can read sensitive log files by exploiting this vulnerability. This leads to information disclosure but does not affect system integrity or availability. The exposure of log data could potentially aid attackers in further reconnaissance or exploitation efforts.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Fortinet for the affected versions. It is recommended to apply the vendor-provided patches promptly to remediate this vulnerability. Since the fix is official and available, no additional mitigations are required beyond patching.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- fortinet
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-05T08:56:55.794Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
Threat ID: 6a03652ecbff5d861008c158
Added to database: 05/12/2026, 17:36:46 UTC
Last enriched: 07/09/2026, 08:45:26 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 43
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