CVE-2025-53744
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BaseFortify

Publication date: 2025-08-12

Last updated on: 2025-08-15

Assigner: Fortinet, Inc.

Description
An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability [CWE-266] in FortiOS Security Fabric version 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, 7.2 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions, may allow a remote authenticated attacker with high privileges to escalate their privileges to super-admin via registering the device to a malicious FortiManager.
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Published
2025-08-12
Last Modified
2025-08-15
Generated
2026-05-27
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2025-08-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-25
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fortinet fortios From 7.4.0 (inc) to 7.4.9 (inc)
fortinet fortios From 7.4.0 (inc) to 7.4.9 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-266 A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability is an incorrect privilege assignment in FortiOS Security Fabric versions 6.4 through 7.6.2. It allows a remote authenticated attacker who already has high privileges to escalate their privileges to super-admin by registering the device to a malicious FortiManager.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

The vulnerability can allow an attacker with high privileges to gain super-admin access, potentially leading to full control over the affected FortiOS device. This can result in unauthorized configuration changes, data compromise, and disruption of network security.


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