FortiWeb OS Command Injection RCE via CLI, v7.6.0-7.6.3/7.4.0-7.4.7/7.2.0-7.2.10
CVE-2025-27759 Published on August 12, 2025
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability [CWE-78] in Fortinet FortiWeb version 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, 7.2.0 through 7.2.10 and before 7.0.10 allows an authenticated privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted CLI commands
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-27759 can be exploited with local system access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a Shell injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
CVE-2025-27759 has been classified to as a Shell injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-27759
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Affected Versions
Fortinet FortiWeb:- Version 7.6.0, <= 7.6.3 is affected.
- Version 7.4.0, <= 7.4.7 is affected.
- Version 7.2.0, <= 7.2.10 is affected.
- Version 7.0.0, <= 7.0.10 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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