CVE-2025-52970: fortiweb — Exploit & Fix

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-233 CWE-233

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
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

References

Advisories & Patches

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-448

Exploits

https://pwner.gg/blog/2025-08-13-fortiweb-cve-2025-52970

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-52970? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-52970? +

CVE-2025-52970 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-52970? +

CVE-2025-52970 affects products from fortinet, specifically: fortiweb. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-52970? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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