CVE-2025-53870

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an os command ('os command injection') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAP 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, FortiAP 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, FortiAP 7.2 all versions, FortiAP 7.0 all versions, FortiAP 6.4 all versions, FortiAP-W2 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, FortiAP-W2 7.2 all versions, FortiAP-W2 7.0 all versions may allow an authenticated attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via a specifically crafted cli command.

CVSS v3 6.7 MEDIUM

6.7^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 0.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-133	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-w2::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-w2::::::::

History

15 May 2026, 14:15

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
First Time		Fortinet fortiap Fortinet fortiap-w2 Fortinet
CPE		cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap:::::::: cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortiap-w2::::::::
References	~~() https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-133 -~~	() https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-133 - Vendor Advisory

12 May 2026, 18:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-05-12 18:16

Updated : 2026-05-15 14:15

NVD link : CVE-2025-53870

Mitre link : CVE-2025-53870

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-53870

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Products Affected

fortinet

fortiap
fortiap-w2

CWE

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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