CVE-2025-61624
MediumExploitedPublic exploitAn Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') [CWE-22] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.9, FortiOS 7.2 all versions, FortiOS 7.0 all versions, FortiOS 6.4 all versions, FortiPAM 1.7.0, FortiPAM…
Published Apr 14, 2026 · Updated Oct 17, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-61624 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v3.1) affecting Fortiproxy (Fortinet), Fortiswitchmanager (Fortinet), Fortios (Fortinet) and 3 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Oct 14, 2026. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 1.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Fortios 7.4.10, Fortios 7.6.5, Fortipam 1.7.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
6.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
1.1%
Higher than 64.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
An Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') [CWE-22] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.9, FortiOS 7.2 all versions, FortiOS 7.0 all versions, FortiOS 6.4 all versions, FortiPAM 1.7.0, FortiPAM 1.6 all versions, FortiPAM 1.5 all versions, FortiPAM 1.4 all versions, FortiPAM 1.3 all versions, FortiPAM 1.2 all versions, FortiPAM 1.1 all versions, FortiPAM 1.0 all versions, FortiProxy 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiProxy 7.4.0 through 7.4.11, FortiProxy 7.2 all versions, FortiProxy 7.0 all versions, FortiSwitchManager 7.2.0 through 7.2.7, FortiSwitchManager 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 may allow an authenticated attacker with admin profile and at least read-write permissions to write or delete arbitrary files via specific CLI commands.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Oct 16, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Affected Products
159 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| FortiproxyFortinet | 7.0.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.10, 7.0.11, 7.0.12, 7.0.13, 7.0.14, 7.0.15 | 7.4.12 |
| FortiswitchmanagerFortinet | 7.0.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2, 7.0.3, 7.0.4, 7.0.5, 7.0.6, 7.2.0 | 7.0.7 |
| FortiosFortinet | 6.4.10, 6.4.11, 6.4.12, 6.4.13, 6.4.14, 6.4.15, 6.4.16, 6.4.6 | 7.4.10 |
| FortipamFortinet | 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.1.0, 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.2.0 | 1.7.1 |
| Ruggedcom Ape1808 FirmwareSiemens | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
Fortios
7.4.10, 7.6.5
Fortipam
1.7.1
Fortiproxy
7.4.12, 7.6.5
Fortiswitchmanager
7.0.7, 7.2.8
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 14, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 14, 2026
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 15, 2026
Added to CISA KEV
Oct 16, 2026
Added to ENISA EUVD
Oct 16, 2026
Last updated
Oct 17, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryhttps://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-122
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- otherhttps://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-975644.html
- otherhttps://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/fortimanager-cve-2024-47575-peerstitch-malware/#post-188095-_guyq53ar8k05
FAQ
Common Questions.
An Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') [CWE-22] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.9, FortiOS 7.2 all versions, FortiOS 7.0 all versions, FortiOS 6.4 all versions, FortiPAM 1.7.0, FortiPAM 1.6 all versions, FortiPAM 1.5 all versio…
Affected: Fortiproxy (Fortinet) versions 7.0.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.10, 7.0.11, 7.0.12, 7.0.13, 7.0.14, 7.0.15; Fortiswitchmanager (Fortinet) versions 7.0.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2, 7.0.3, 7.0.4, 7.0.5, 7.0.6, 7.2.0; Fortios (Fortinet) versions 6.4.10, 6.4.11, 6.4.12, 6.4.13, 6.4.14, 6.4.15, 6.4.16, 6.4.6, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Oct 14, 2026.
Yes. It was added on Oct 16, 2026 with a federal remediation due date of Oct 19, 2026.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Fortios 7.4.10, Fortios 7.6.5, Fortipam 1.7.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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