CVE-2025-22252

Description

A missing authentication for critical function in Fortinet FortiProxy versions 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiSwitchManager version 7.2.5, and FortiOS versions 7.4.4 through 7.4.6 and version 7.6.0 may allow an attacker with knowledge of an existing admin account to access the device as a valid admin via an authentication bypass.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.6.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiSwitchManager version 7.2.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.6.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.7 or above

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory fortinet.com
Affected: Fortinet FortiProxy
Affected: Fortinet FortiSwitchManager
Affected: Fortinet FortiOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-24-472 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-22252?
CVE-2025-22252 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-22252?
To fix CVE-2025-22252: Please upgrade to FortiProxy version 7.6.2 or above Please upgrade to FortiSwitchManager version 7.2.6 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.6.1 or above Please upgrade to FortiOS version 7.4.7 or above
Is CVE-2025-22252 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-22252 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-22252?
CVE-2025-22252 affects Fortinet FortiProxy, Fortinet FortiSwitchManager, Fortinet FortiOS.
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