CVE-2025-25257
Fortinet FortiWeb SQL Injection Vulnerability - [Actively Exploited]
Description
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability [CWE-89] in Fortinet FortiWeb version 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, 7.2.0 through 7.2.10 and below 7.0.10 allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized SQL code or commands via crafted HTTP or HTTPs requests.
INFO
Published Date :
July 17, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 21, 2025, 3:01 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
For the benefit of the cybersecurity community and network defenders—and to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity—CISA maintains the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild.
Fortinet FortiWeb contains a SQL injection vulnerability that may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized SQL code or commands via crafted HTTP or HTTPs requests.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-151 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-25257
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the latest FortiWeb update from the vendor.
- Restrict access to vulnerable FortiWeb instances.
- Monitor network traffic for suspicious SQL queries.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-25257 has a 18 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-2025-25257.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-151 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/0xbigshaq/CVE-2025-25257 | Third Party 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-2025-25257 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-2025-25257
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).
Public PoC for CVE-2025-25257: FortiWeb pre-auth SQLi to RCE
Python
CVE‑2025‑25257 is a critical pre-authentication SQL injection vulnerability affecting Fortinet FortiWeb’s
Python
PoC for CVE-2025-25257, a critical unauthenticated SQL injection in FortiWeb. Exploits SQLi via the Authorization header to write a webshell and gain RCE. No login required. Fully automated.
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CVE-2025-25257
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Tool for detecting and exploiting CVE-2025-25257 in Fortinet FortiWeb.
Python
Exploiting the CVE-2025-25257 vulnerability in FortiWeb. This repository demonstrates secure pre-authenticated SQL injection.
Python JavaScript
FortiWeb CVE-2025-25257 exploit
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CISA Bot is a GitHub bot that automatically monitors the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog. When new vulnerabilities are published in the KEV, the bot creates GitHub issues in this repository with detailed information about each vulnerability.
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Latest CVEs with their Proof of Concept exploits.
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Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
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FortiWeb SQL Injection (CVE-2025-25257) Added to CISA KEV After Active Exploitation, PoC Available!
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-25257 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]
Jul. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiweb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.0.0 up to (excluding) 7.0.11 *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiweb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.2.0 up to (excluding) 7.2.11 *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiweb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.4.0 up to (excluding) 7.4.8 *cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiweb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 7.6.0 up to (excluding) 7.6.4 Added Reference Type Fortinet, Inc.: https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-151 Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/0xbigshaq/CVE-2025-25257 Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE CISA KEV Update by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Jul. 19, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Date Added 2025-07-18 Added Due Date 2025-08-08 Added Required Action Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Added Vulnerability Name Fortinet FortiWeb SQL Injection Vulnerability -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability [CWE-89] in Fortinet FortiWeb version 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, 7.2.0 through 7.2.10 and below 7.0.10 allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized SQL code or commands via crafted HTTP or HTTPs requests. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-89 Added Reference https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-151 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/0xbigshaq/CVE-2025-25257