CVE-2026-25689
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Argument Injection in Fortinet FortiDeceptor Allows Sensitive File Deletion

Publication date: 2026-03-10

Last updated on: 2026-03-13

Assigner: Fortinet, Inc.

Description
An improper neutralization of argument delimiters in a command ('argument injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiDeceptor 6.2.0, FortiDeceptor 6.0 all versions, FortiDeceptor 5.3 all versions, FortiDeceptor 5.2 all versions, FortiDeceptor 5.1 all versions, FortiDeceptor 5.0 all versions, FortiDeceptor 4.3 all versions, FortiDeceptor 4.2 all versions, FortiDeceptor 4.1 all versions, FortiDeceptor 4.0 all versions may allow a privileged attacker with super-admin profile and CLI access to delete sensitive files via crafted HTTP requests.

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Published
2026-03-10
Last Modified
2026-03-13
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-03-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2026-25689
EUVD
EUVD-2026-10530

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
fortinet fortideceptor From 4.0.0 (inc) to 6.0.3 (inc)
fortinet fortideceptor 6.2.0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-88 The product constructs a string for a command to be executed by a separate component in another control sphere, but it does not properly delimit the intended arguments, options, or switches within that command string.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper neutralization of argument delimiters, also known as 'argument injection', in Fortinet FortiDeceptor versions 4.0 through 6.2.0. It allows a privileged attacker with a super-admin profile and command line interface (CLI) access to execute crafted HTTP requests that can delete sensitive files.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can impact you by allowing a privileged attacker to delete sensitive files on the affected FortiDeceptor system. This could lead to loss of critical data or disruption of security deception capabilities, potentially compromising the security posture of your environment.

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