CVE-2025-22252
Fortinet FortiProxy Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Description
A missing authentication for critical function in Fortinet FortiProxy versions 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiSwitchManager version 7.2.5, and FortiOS versions 7.4.4 through 7.4.6 and version 7.6.0 may allow an attacker with knowledge of an existing admin account to access the device as a valid admin via an authentication bypass.
INFO
Published Date :
May 28, 2025, 8:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 4, 2025, 2:35 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-22252
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
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are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update FortiProxy to a version later than 7.6.1.
- Update FortiSwitchManager to a version later than 7.2.5.
- Update FortiOS to a version later than 7.4.6 or 7.6.0.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-22252 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-22252.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-472 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-22252 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-22252
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
CVE-2025-22252 – Authentication Bypass in Fortinet Products
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CVE-2025-22252 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:7.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiproxy:7.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiswitchmanager:7.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:fortinet:fortios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.4.4 up to (excluding) 7.4.7 Added Reference Type Fortinet, Inc.: https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-472 Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 28, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A missing authentication for critical function in Fortinet FortiProxy versions 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiSwitchManager version 7.2.5, and FortiOS versions 7.4.4 through 7.4.6 and version 7.6.0 may allow an attacker with knowledge of an existing admin account to access the device as a valid admin via an authentication bypass. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-306 Added Reference https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-472