MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2025-53847

A missing authentication for critical function vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, FortiOS 7.0.0 through 7.0.17, FortiOS 6...

Vulnerability Description

A missing authentication for critical function vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, FortiOS 7.0.0 through 7.0.17, FortiOS 6.4 all versions, FortiOS 6.2.9 through 6.2.17 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
ADJACENT_NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FortinetFortios>= 6.2.9, < 7.0.18

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-53847?

CVE-2025-53847 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). A missing authentication for critical function vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, FortiOS 7.0.0 through 7.0.17, FortiOS 6...

How severe is CVE-2025-53847?

CVE-2025-53847 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-53847?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fortinet Fortios.