CVE-2025-61624: Path Traversal in CLI

Published Apr 14, 2026
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Updated

An Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') [CWE-22] in the command line interpreter of FortiOS, FortiPAM, FortiProxy and FortiSwitchManager may allow a privileged attacker to achieve arbitrary write or delete files via specifically crafted arguments to existing commands.

Other sources

An Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') [CWE-22] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.9, FortiOS 7.2 all versions, FortiOS 7.0 all versions, FortiOS 6.4 all versions, FortiPAM 1.7.0, FortiPAM 1.6 all versions, FortiPAM 1.5 all versions, FortiPAM 1.4 all versions, FortiPAM 1.3 all versions, FortiPAM 1.2 all versions, FortiPAM 1.1 all versions, FortiPAM 1.0 all versions, FortiProxy 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiProxy 7.4.0 through 7.4.11, FortiProxy 7.2 all versions, FortiProxy 7.0 all versions, FortiSwitchManager 7.2.0 through 7.2.7, FortiSwitchManager 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 may allow an authenticated attacker with admin profile and at least read-write permissions to write or delete arbitrary files via specific CLI commands.

— MITRE

Affected Software

26 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.6.0<=7.6.4
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.4.0<=7.4.9
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.2
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.0
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4
Fortinet FortiPAM=.
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.6
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.5
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.4
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.3
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.2
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.1
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.0
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.6.0<=7.6.4
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.4.0<=7.4.11
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.2
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.0
Fortinet FortiSwitchManager>=7.2.0<=7.2.7
Fortinet FortiSwitchManager>=7.0.0<=7.0.6
Fortinet FortiOS>=6.4.0<7.4.10
Fortinet FortiOS>=7.6.0<7.6.5
Fortinet FortiPAM>=1.0.0<1.7.1
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.0.0<7.4.12
Fortinet FortiProxy>=7.6.0<7.6.5
Fortinet FortiSwitchManager>=7.0.0<7.0.7
Fortinet FortiSwitchManager>=7.2.0<7.2.8

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6.5
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.10
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiProxy to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6.5
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiProxy to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.12
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiPAM to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.0
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiPAM to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.7.1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiSwitch to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.0
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiSwitch to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6.5
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiSwitch to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.9
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiSwitchManager to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.2.8
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiSwitchManager to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.7
  13. Operational

    FortiSASE was remediated in version 25.4.b; customers do not need to perform any action.

Event History

Apr 14, 2026
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:39 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 16, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·09:19 AM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·09:21 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-61624?

CVE-2025-61624 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file write and delete operations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-61624?

To remediate CVE-2025-61624, update FortiOS to version 7.6.5 or later, and update FortiPAM, FortiProxy, and FortiSwitchManager as per the respective version requirements.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2025-61624?

CVE-2025-61624 affects FortiOS, FortiPAM, FortiProxy, and FortiSwitchManager across various versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-61624?

CVE-2025-61624 is classified as a Path Traversal vulnerability, allowing unauthorized file access.

5

Who is at risk from CVE-2025-61624?

Privileged attackers who can exploit CVE-2025-61624 may gain the ability to manipulate system files on affected devices.

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