| CVE ID | CVE-2025-53609 |
| CVSS SCORE | 4.9, AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| AFFECTED VENDORS |
Fortinet |
| AFFECTED PRODUCTS |
FortiWeb |
| VULNERABILITY DETAILS |
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Fortinet FortiWeb. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the _cmf_get_config_file_path method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of root. |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
Fortinet has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-512 |
| DISCLOSURE TIMELINE |
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| CREDIT | Jason McFadyen of Trend Research |
