CVE-2025-22254: Privilege escalation in GUI websocket module

Published Jun 10, 2025
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Updated

An Improper Privilege Management vulnerability [CWE-269] affecting FortiOS, FortiProxy & FortiWeb may allow an authenticated attacker with at least read-only admin permissions to gain super-admin privileges via crafted requests to Node.js websocket module.

Other sources

An Improper Privilege Management vulnerability [CWE-269] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.6, FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.10, FortiOS 7.0.0 through 7.0.16, FortiOS 6.4.0 through 6.4.15, FortiProxy 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiProxy 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiWeb 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiWeb 7.4.0 through 7.4.6 allows an authenticated attacker with at least read-only admin permissions to gain super-admin privileges via crafted requests to Node.js websocket module.

— MITRE

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.6.0<=7.6.1
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<=7.4.6
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<=7.2.10
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0.0<=7.0.16
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4.0<=6.4.15
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.6.0<=7.6.1
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.4.0<=7.4.7
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.6.0<=7.6.1
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.4.0<=7.4.6
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4.0<6.4.16
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0.0<7.0.17
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2.0<7.2.11
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<7.4.7
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.6.0<7.6.2
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.4.0<7.4.8
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.6.0<7.6.2
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.4.0<7.4.7
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.6.0<7.6.2

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to upcoming FortiAuthenticator version 7.0.0 or above Upgrade to FortiOS version 7.6.2 or above Upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.7 or above Upgrade to FortiOS version 7.2.11 or above Upgrade to FortiOS version 7.0.17 or above Upgrade to FortiOS version 6.4.16 or above Upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.6.2 or above Upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.4.8 or above Upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.2.13 or above Upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.0.20 or above Upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.6.2 or above Upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.4.7 or above

Event History

Jun 10, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:36 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-22254?

CVE-2025-22254 has been assessed with a high severity due to improper privilege management vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-22254?

To fix CVE-2025-22254, upgrade FortiOS, FortiProxy, or FortiWeb to the appropriate remedied version as specified by Fortinet.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-22254?

CVE-2025-22254 affects FortiOS versions 6.4.0 through 7.6.1, FortiProxy versions 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, and FortiWeb versions 7.6.0 through 7.6.1.

4

Is CVE-2025-22254 a critical vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2025-22254 is considered critical due to its potential impact on system privilege management.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2025-22254?

Organizations using vulnerable versions of Fortinet's FortiOS, FortiProxy, and FortiWeb are affected by CVE-2025-22254.

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