FortiWeb <=7.6.3 Privilege Escalation via Improper Parameter Handling
CVE-2025-52970 Published on August 12, 2025
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-52970 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. Public availability of a proof of concept (POC) exploit exists for CVE-2025-52970. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
Improper Handling of Parameters
The software does not properly handle when the expected number of parameters, fields, or arguments is not provided in input, or if those parameters are undefined.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-52970
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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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