FortiOS 7.6.1-7.0 Sensitive Info Leak via HTTP Symlink Bypass
CVE-2025-68686 Published on February 10, 2026
An Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability [CWE-200] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.6, FortiOS 7.2 all versions, FortiOS 7.0 all versions, FortiOS 6.4 all versions may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass the patch developed for the symbolic link persistency mechanism observed in some post-exploit cases, via crafted HTTP requests. An attacker would need first to have compromised the product via another vulnerability, at filesystem level.
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This Fortinet FortiOS Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Fortinet FortiOS contains an exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor vulnerability. This may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass the patch developed for the symbolic link persistency mechanism observed in some post-exploit cases, via crafted HTTP requests. An attacker would need first to have compromised the product via another vulnerability, at filesystem level.
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by August 10, 2026: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicab
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-68686 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. This vulnerability is known to be actively exploited by threat actors. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an Information Disclosure Vulnerability?
The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
CVE-2025-68686 has been classified to as an Information Disclosure vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-68686
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Affected Versions
Fortinet FortiOS:- Version 7.6.0, <= 7.6.1 is affected.
- Version 7.4.0, <= 7.4.6 is affected.
- Version 7.2.0, <= 7.2.13 is affected.
- Version 7.0.0, <= 7.0.19 is affected.
- Version 6.4.0, <= 6.4.16 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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