FortiAP OS Command Injection 7.0-7.6.2, W2 7.0-7.4.4 via cli Cmd inj
CVE-2025-53870 Published on May 12, 2026
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-53870 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.
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-2025-53870 has been classified to as a Shell injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-53870
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Affected Versions
Fortinet FortiAP:- Version 7.6.0, <= 7.6.2 is affected.
- Version 7.4.0, <= 7.4.5 is affected.
- Version 7.2.0, <= 7.2.6 is affected.
- Version 7.0.0, <= 7.0.7 is affected.
- Version 6.4.3, <= 6.4.9 is affected.
- Version 7.4.0, <= 7.4.4 is affected.
- Version 7.2.0, <= 7.2.5 is affected.
- Version 7.0.0, <= 7.0.8 is affected.