FortiAP CLI OS Command Injection in 7.6.0-7.6.2 (and earlier)
CVE-2025-53680 Published on May 12, 2026

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ("OS Command Injection") vulnerability [CWE-78] 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-U 7.0.0 through 7.0.5, FortiAP-U 6.2 all versions, FortiAP-W2 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, FortiAP-W2 7.2 all versions, FortiAP-W2 7.0 all versions allows an authenticated privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via crafted CLI requests.

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2025-53680 is exploitable 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.

Attack Vector:
LOCAL
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
HIGH
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
HIGH
Availability Impact:
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-2025-53680 has been classified to as a Shell injection vulnerability or weakness.


Products Associated with CVE-2025-53680

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Fortinet Fortiap
 
Fortinet Fortiap W2
 
Fortinet Fortiap U
 

Affected Versions

Fortinet FortiAP: Fortinet FortiAP-W2: Fortinet FortiAP-U: