CVE-2025-48418: Privilege escalation using undocumented CLI command

Published Mar 10, 2026
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Updated

A hidden functionality vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiAnalyzer 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiAnalyzer 7.2.0 through 7.2.10, FortiAnalyzer 7.0.0 through 7.0.14, FortiAnalyzer 6.4 all versions, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.6.2, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.4.1 through 7.4.7, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.2.1 through 7.2.10, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.0.1 through 7.0.14, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 6.4 all versions, FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiManager 7.2.0 through 7.2.10, FortiManager 7.0.0 through 7.0.14, FortiManager 6.4 all versions, FortiManager Cloud 7.6.2 through 7.6.3, FortiManager Cloud 7.4.1 through 7.4.7, FortiManager Cloud 7.2.1 through 7.2.10, FortiManager Cloud 7.0.1 through 7.0.14, FortiManager Cloud 6.4 all versions may allow a remote authenticated read-only admin with CLI access to escalate their privilege via use of a hidden command.

Other sources

An Inclusion of Undocumented Features [CWE-1242] in FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer CLI may allow a remote authenticated read-only admin with CLI access to escalate their privilege via use of a hidden command.

— FortiGuard

Affected Software

40 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.6.0<=7.6.3, >=7.4.0<=7.4.7, >=7.2.0<=7.2.10, >=7.0.0<=7.0.14, =6.4
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=7.6.2<=7.6.2, >=7.4.1<=7.4.7, >=7.2.1<=7.2.10, >=7.0.1<=7.0.14, =6.4
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.6.0<=7.6.3, >=7.4.0<=7.4.7, >=7.2.0<=7.2.10, >=7.0.0<=7.0.14, =6.4
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.6.2<=7.6.3, >=7.4.1<=7.4.7, >=7.2.1<=7.2.10, >=7.0.1<=7.0.14, =6.4
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.6.0<=7.6.3
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.4.0<=7.4.7
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.2.0<=7.2.10
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.0.0<=7.0.14
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.4
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud=.
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=7.4.1<=7.4.7
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=7.2.1<=7.2.10
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=7.0.1<=7.0.14
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=6.4
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.6.0<=7.6.3
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.4.0<=7.4.7
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.2.0<=7.2.10
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.0.0<=7.0.14
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.4
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.6.2<=7.6.3
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.4.1<=7.4.7
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.2.1<=7.2.10
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.0.1<=7.0.14
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=6.4
Fortinet FortiManager>=6.4.0<7.0.15
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.2.0<7.2.11
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.4.0<7.4.8
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.6.0<7.6.4
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=6.4.1<7.0.15
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.2.1<7.2.11
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.4.1<7.4.8
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.6.2<7.6.4
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=6.4.0<7.0.15
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.2.0<7.2.11
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.4.0<7.4.8
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.6.0<7.6.4
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=6.4.1<7.0.15
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=7.2.1<7.2.11
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=7.4.1<7.4.8
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud=7.6.2

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.6.4 or above Upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.8 or above Upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.2.11 or above Upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.0.15 or above Upgrade to FortiAnalyzer Cloud version 7.6.4 or above Upgrade to FortiAnalyzer Cloud version 7.4.8 or above Upgrade to FortiAnalyzer Cloud version 7.2.11 or above Upgrade to FortiAnalyzer Cloud version 7.0.15 or above Upgrade to FortiManager version 7.6.4 or above Upgrade to FortiManager version 7.4.8 or above Upgrade to FortiManager version 7.2.11 or above Upgrade to FortiManager version 7.0.15 or above Upgrade to FortiManager Cloud version 7.6.4 or above Upgrade to FortiManager Cloud version 7.4.8 or above Upgrade to FortiManager Cloud version 7.2.11 or above Upgrade to FortiManager Cloud version 7.0.15 or above

Event History

Mar 10, 2026
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:44 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 24, 58165
Event
via NVD·08:48 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-48418?

The severity of CVE-2025-48418 is considered critical, as it allows for privilege escalation through undocumented CLI commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-48418?

To fix CVE-2025-48418, upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.6.4 or higher, or apply applicable patches for other affected versions.

3

Which Fortinet products are affected by CVE-2025-48418?

CVE-2025-48418 affects multiple versions of FortiAnalyzer, FortiAnalyzer Cloud, FortiManager, and FortiManager Cloud.

4

What versions of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer are impacted by CVE-2025-48418?

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer versions 6.4, 7.0.0 through 7.0.14, 7.2.0 through 7.2.10, 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, and 7.6.0 through 7.6.3 are impacted.

5

What should I do if I cannot update my system to mitigate CVE-2025-48418?

If you cannot update your system, implement strict access controls and monitor logs for suspicious CLI commands to mitigate CVE-2025-48418.

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