Fortinet FortiOS 7.4.0-7.4.1 Improper Authorization -> VDOM Static File Leak
CVE-2025-54822 Published on October 14, 2025
An improper authorization vulnerability [CWE-285] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.1, FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.8, FortiOS 7.0.0 through 7.0.11, FortiProxy 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiProxy 7.2 all versions, FortiProxy 7.0 all versions, FortiProxy 2.0 all versions allows an authenticated attacker to access static files of others VDOMs via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-54822 is exploitable with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
CVE-2025-54822 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-54822
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Affected Versions
Fortinet FortiProxy:- Version 7.4.0, <= 7.4.8 is affected.
- Version 7.2.0, <= 7.2.15 is affected.
- Version 7.0.0, <= 7.0.22 is affected.
- Version 2.0.0, <= 2.0.14 is affected.
- Version 7.4.0, <= 7.4.1 is affected.
- Version 7.2.0, <= 7.2.8 is affected.
- Version 7.0.0, <= 7.0.11 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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