CVE-2025-54973: Race condion in FortiCloud SSO SAML authentication

Published Oct 14, 2025
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Updated

A concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('Race Condition') vulnerability [CWE-362] in FortiAnalyzer may allow an attacker to attempt to win a race condition to bypass the FortiCloud SSO authorization via crafted FortiCloud SSO requests.

Other sources

A concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('Race Condition') vulnerability [CWE-362] in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer version 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, 7.4.0 through 7.4.6, 7.2.0 through 7.2.10 and before 7.0.13 allows an attacker to attempt to win a race condition to bypass the FortiCloud SSO authorization via crafted FortiCloud SSO requests.

MITRE

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.6.0<=7.6.2, >=7.4.0<=7.4.6, >=7.2.0<=7.2.10, <7.0.13
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.6.0<=7.6.2
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.4.0<=7.4.6
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.2.0<=7.2.10
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.0.9<=7.0.13
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.0.9<7.0.14
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.2.0<7.2.11
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.4.0<7.4.7
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.6.0<7.6.3

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.6.3 or above Upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.4.7 or above Upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.2.11 or above Upgrade to FortiAnalyzer version 7.0.14 or above

Event History

Oct 14, 2025
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:23 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-54973?

CVE-2025-54973 has a high severity rating due to its potential to bypass FortiCloud SSO authorization.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-54973?

To mitigate CVE-2025-54973, upgrade FortiAnalyzer to version 7.6.3 or later.

3

Which versions of FortiAnalyzer are affected by CVE-2025-54973?

CVE-2025-54973 affects FortiAnalyzer versions between 7.0.9 and 7.6.2.

4

Can CVE-2025-54973 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-54973 can be exploited remotely via crafted FortiCloud SSO requests.

5

What could be the impact of CVE-2025-54973 if exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-54973 may allow unauthorized access by bypassing SSO authorization.

Contact

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