CVE-2025-64446: Path confusion vulnerability in GUI

Published Nov 14, 2025
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Updated

A relative path traversal vulnerability [CWE-23] in FortiWeb may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute administrative commands on the system via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests. Fortinet has observed this to be exploited in the wild FortiAppSec Cloud is NOT impacted by this vulnerability.

Other sources

A relative path traversal vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, FortiWeb 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiWeb 7.4.0 through 7.4.9, FortiWeb 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, FortiWeb 7.0.0 through 7.0.11 may allow an attacker to execute administrative commands on the system via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.

NVD

Fortinet FortiWeb contains a relative path traversal vulnerability that may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute administrative commands on the system via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.

CISA

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Fortinet FortiWeb>=8.0.0<=8.0.1, >=7.6.0<=7.6.4, >=7.4.0<=7.4.9, >=7.2.0<=7.2.11, >=7.0.0<=7.0.11
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.0.0<7.0.12
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.2.0<7.2.12
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.4.0<7.4.10
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.6.0<7.6.5
Fortinet FortiWeb>=8.0.0<8.0.2
Fortinet FortiWeb
Fortinet FortiWeb>=8.0.0<=8.0.1
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.6.0<=7.6.4
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.4.0<=7.4.9
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.2.0<=7.2.11
Fortinet FortiWeb>=7.0.0<=7.0.11

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Fortinet FortiWeb to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.12
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Fortinet FortiWeb to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.2.12
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Fortinet FortiWeb to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.10
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Fortinet FortiWeb to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6.5
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Fortinet FortiWeb to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.0.2

Event History

Nov 14, 2025
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via CISA·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:50 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
News Published
via BleepingComputer·05:00 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·05:02 PM
News Published
via The Register·08:39 PM
News Published
via The Register·08:43 PM
Nov 18, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:01 PM
Nov 19, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·01:44 PM
News Published
via The Register·11:07 PM
Dec 9, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·06:36 PM
Dec 19, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:00 PM
Dec 29, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·11:16 AM
Jan 2, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·04:01 PM
Jan 16, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·10:29 AM
Apr 6, 2026
Exploit Published
via ExploitDB·12:00 AM
Apr 8, 2026
Exploit Published
via ExploitDB·12:00 AM
Jul 1, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·08:08 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-64446?

CVE-2025-64446 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to execute administrative commands on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-64446?

To fix CVE-2025-64446, update Fortinet FortiWeb to the latest version recommended by the vendor, addressing the vulnerability.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-64446?

CVE-2025-64446 affects Fortinet FortiWeb versions 8.0.0 to 8.0.1, 7.6.0 to 7.6.4, 7.4.0 to 7.4.9, 7.2.0 to 7.2.11, and 7.0.0 to 7.0.11.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-64446?

CVE-2025-64446 is a relative path traversal vulnerability that may allow unauthorized command execution.

5

Can CVE-2025-64446 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-64446 can potentially be exploited remotely through crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.

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