CVE-2025-52970: High severity Fortinet FortiWeb vulnerability

Published Aug 12, 2025
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Updated

A improper handling of parameters in Fortinet FortiWeb versions 7.6.3 and below, versions 7.4.7 and below, versions 7.2.10 and below, and 7.0.10 and below may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker with non-public information pertaining to the device and targeted user to gain admin privileges on the device via a specially crafted request.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Fortinet FortiWeb<=7.6.3, <=7.4.7, <=7.2.10, <=7.0.10
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.0.0<7.0.11
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.2.0<7.2.11
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.4.0<7.4.8
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.6.0<7.6.4

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to FortiWeb version 8.0.0 or above Upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.6.4 or above Upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.4.8 or above Upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.2.11 or above Upgrade to FortiWeb version 7.0.11 or above

Event History

Aug 12, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 16, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·02:24 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·08:17 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-52970?

CVE-2025-52970 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for unauthenticated remote attackers to gain admin privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-52970?

To mitigate CVE-2025-52970, upgrade to a patched version of Fortinet FortiWeb beyond 7.6.3, 7.4.7, 7.2.10, or 7.0.10.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2025-52970?

CVE-2025-52970 affects Fortinet FortiWeb versions 7.6.3 and below, 7.4.7 and below, 7.2.10 and below, and 7.0.10 and below.

4

Can CVE-2025-52970 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-52970 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability given they have non-public information.

5

What impact does CVE-2025-52970 have on security?

CVE-2025-52970 can lead to unauthorized access with admin privileges, severely compromising the security of the affected systems.

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