Fortinet FortiProxy/FortiOS HTTP Request improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Fortinet FortiProxy and FortiOS. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component HTTP Request Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-54822. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Fortinet FortiProxy and FortiOS (affected version not known) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component HTTP Request Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

An improper authorization vulnerability [CWE-285] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.1, FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.8, FortiOS 7.0.0 through 7.0.11, FortiProxy 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiProxy 7.2 all versions, FortiProxy 7.0 all versions, FortiProxy 2.0 all versions allows an authenticated attacker to access static files of others VDOMs via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.

The advisory is shared for download at fortiguard.fortinet.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-54822 since 07/30/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1548.002.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 270362 (Fortinet Fortigate Improper autorization over static files (FG-IR-25-684)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (270362). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 270362
Nessus Name: Fortinet Fortigate Improper autorization over static files (FG-IR-25-684)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/30/2025 CVE reserved
10/14/2025 +76 days Advisory disclosed
10/14/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/15/2026 +93 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: fortinet.com

Advisory: FG-IR-25-684
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-54822 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-54822
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-328288

Entryinfo

Created: 10/14/2025 18:31
Updated: 01/15/2026 04:41
Changes: 10/14/2025 18:31 (64), 10/18/2025 23:38 (2), 01/15/2026 04:41 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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