CVE-2025-61848: SQL Injection via JSON RPC API

Published Apr 14, 2026
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Updated

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command ('SQL injection') [CWE-89] in FortiAnalyzer, FortiAnalyzer Cloud, FortiManager and FortiManager Cloud may allow an authenticated privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted requests.

Other sources

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiAnalyzer 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiAnalyzer 7.2 all versions, FortiAnalyzer 7.0 all versions, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.6.2 through 7.6.3, FortiAnalyzer-BigData 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiAnalyzer-BigData 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiManager 7.2 all versions, FortiManager 7.0 all versions, FortiManager Cloud 7.6.2 through 7.6.4 may allow a privileged authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via JSON RPC API

— NVD

Affected Software

24 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.6.0<=7.6.4
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.4.0<=7.4.8
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.2
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.0
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=7.6.0<=7.6.4
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=7.4.0<=7.4.8
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=7.2
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=7.0
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.6.0<=7.6.4
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.4.0<=7.4.8
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.2
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.0
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.6.0<=7.6.4
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.4.0<=7.4.8
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.2
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.0
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.0.0<7.4.9
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer>=7.6.0<7.6.5
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=7.0.0<7.4.9
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cloud>=7.6.0<7.6.5
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.0.0<7.4.9
Fortinet FortiManager>=7.6.0<7.6.5
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.0.0<7.4.9
Fortinet FortiManager Cloud>=7.6.0<7.6.5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiAnalyzer Cloud to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6.4
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiAnalyzer to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.9
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiAnalyzer to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6.5
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiManager Cloud to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6.5
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiManager to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.9
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiManager to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6.5
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade FortiManager to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.0

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·03:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:38 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-61848?

CVE-2025-61848 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for allowing authenticated privileged attackers to execute unauthorized code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-61848?

To mitigate CVE-2025-61848, update affected FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager products to version 7.6.5 or 7.4.9 or use platform-specific remediation steps.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2025-61848?

CVE-2025-61848 affects several versions of FortiAnalyzer, FortiAnalyzer Cloud, FortiManager, and FortiManager Cloud.

4

Can CVE-2025-61848 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-61848 requires prior authentication, meaning exploitation cannot be performed anonymously from outside the network.

5

What is SQL injection in context of CVE-2025-61848?

In CVE-2025-61848, SQL injection refers to improper neutralization of input that allows attackers to manipulate SQL queries via the JSON RPC API.

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