Fortinet FortiWeb up to 7.4.8/7.6.3 CLI Command os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Fortinet FortiWeb up to 7.4.8/7.6.3. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component CLI Command Handler. The manipulation results in os command injection. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-47857. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Fortinet FortiWeb up to 7.4.8/7.6.3. Affected is an unknown function of the component CLI Command Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in Fortinet FortiWeb CLI version 7.6.0 through 7.6.3 and before 7.4.8 allows a privileged attacker to execute arbitrary code or command via crafted CLI commands.

The advisory is shared for download at fortiguard.fortinet.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-47857 since 05/12/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. Additional levels of successful authentication are necessary for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1202.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1805). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Fortinet FortiWeb

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
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CNA Base Score: 6.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/12/2025 CVE reserved
08/12/2025 +92 days Advisory disclosed
08/12/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/18/2025 +6 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: fortinet.com

Advisory: FG-IR-25-253
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-47857 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-47857
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-319788
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1805 - Fortinet FortiWeb: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 08/12/2025 23:30
Updated: 08/18/2025 12:05
Changes: 08/12/2025 23:30 (65), 08/15/2025 16:04 (1), 08/18/2025 12:05 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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