Fortinet FortiOS/FortiProxy Automation Stitch authentication bypass

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Automation Stitch. Executing a manipulation can lead to authentication bypass. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-22862. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy (unknown version) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Automation Stitch. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authentication bypass vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-288. A product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability [CWE-288] in FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, 7.0.6 and above; and FortiProxy 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, 7.2 all versions, 7.0.5 and above may allow an authenticated attacker to elevate their privileges via triggering a malicious Webhook action in the Automation Stitch component.

The advisory is shared for download at fortiguard.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-22862 since 01/08/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 238113 (Fortinet Fortigate Privilege escalation in automation-stitch (FG-IR-24-385)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (238113) and EUVD (EUVD-2025-32109). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

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Class: Authentication bypass
CWE: CWE-288 / CWE-287
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 238113
Nessus Name: Fortinet Fortigate Privilege escalation in automation-stitch (FG-IR-24-385)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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01/08/2025 🔍
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06/09/2026 +364 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: fortinet.com

Advisory: FG-IR-24-385
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-22862 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-22862
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-312016
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/10/2025 19:55
Updated: 06/09/2026 13:09
Changes: 06/10/2025 19:55 (53), 06/11/2025 18:30 (2), 10/02/2025 15:30 (12), 10/03/2025 07:28 (1), 10/16/2025 05:00 (11), 06/09/2026 13:09 (1)
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