CVE-2025-53870

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAP 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, FortiAP 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, FortiAP 7.2 all versions, FortiAP 7.0 all versions, FortiAP 6.4 all versions, FortiAP-W2 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, FortiAP-W2 7.2 all versions, FortiAP-W2 7.0 all versions may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via a specifically crafted cli command.

CVSS v3 6.7 MEDIUM

6.7^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 0.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-133	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-w2::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-w2::::::::

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-05-12 18:16

Updated : 2026-06-17 09:39

NVD link : CVE-2025-53870

Mitre link : CVE-2025-53870

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-53870

JSON object : View

Products Affected

fortinet

fortiap
fortiap-w2

CWE

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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