CVE-2025-66178
Received Received - Intake
OS Command Injection in Fortinet FortiWeb Allows Arbitrary Command Execution

Publication date: 2026-03-10

Last updated on: 2026-03-12

Assigner: Fortinet, Inc.

Description
A improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, FortiWeb 7.6.0 through 7.6.5, FortiWeb 7.4.0 through 7.4.11, FortiWeb 7.2.0 through 7.2.12, FortiWeb 7.0.0 through 7.0.12 may allow an authenticated attacked to execute arbitrary commands via a specialy crafted HTTP request.
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Published
2026-03-10
Last Modified
2026-03-12
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 5 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
fortinet fortiweb From 8.0.0 (inc) to 8.0.3 (exc)
fortinet fortiweb From 7.6.0 (inc) to 7.6.7 (exc)
fortinet fortiweb From 7.0.0 (inc) to 7.0.13 (exc)
fortinet fortiweb From 7.2.0 (inc) to 7.2.13 (exc)
fortinet fortiweb From 7.4.0 (inc) to 7.4.12 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-78 The product 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.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an OS command injection issue found in Fortinet FortiWeb versions 7.0.0 through 8.0.1. It occurs because the software improperly neutralizes special elements used in operating system commands. An authenticated attacker can exploit this by sending a specially crafted HTTP request, which allows them to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is significant because it allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system. This can lead to full compromise of the affected device, including unauthorized access, data theft, data modification, or disruption of services.

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