CVE-2025-53870
Fortinet FortiAP OS Command Injection
Description
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAP 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, FortiAP 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, FortiAP 7.2 all versions, FortiAP 7.0 all versions, FortiAP 6.4 all versions, FortiAP-W2 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, FortiAP-W2 7.2 all versions, FortiAP-W2 7.0 all versions may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via a specifically crafted cli command.
INFO
Published Date :
May 12, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 12, 2026, 6:57 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-53870
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
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affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 6abe59d8-c742-4dff-8ce8-9b0ca1073da8 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Fortinet FortiAP devices to a patched firmware version.
- Restrict access to CLI commands for authenticated users.
- Validate and sanitize all user inputs for CLI commands.
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-2025-53870.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-133 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-53870 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-2025-53870
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).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-53870 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CybersecurityNews
Fortinet Patches Five Vulnerabilities Across FortiAP, FortiOS, and Enterprise Products
Fortinet released security advisories on May 12, 2026, addressing five vulnerabilities spanning its wireless access point controllers, network operating system, and enterprise management platforms, in ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-53870 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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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAP 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, FortiAP 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, FortiAP 7.2 all versions, FortiAP 7.0 all versions, FortiAP 6.4 all versions, FortiAP-W2 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, FortiAP-W2 7.2 all versions, FortiAP-W2 7.0 all versions may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via a specifically crafted cli command. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-78 Added Reference https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-133