CVE-2025-64446
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitA relative path traversal vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, FortiWeb 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiWeb 7.4.0 through 7.4.9, FortiWeb 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, FortiWeb 7.0.0 through 7.0.11 may allow an attacker to execute administrative commands on the system via…
Published Nov 17, 2025 · Updated Feb 26, 2026 · Also known as TR-25-0397
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-64446 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Fortiweb (Fortinet).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Oct 6, 2025 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Fortiweb 7.0.12.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
92%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
A relative path traversal vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, FortiWeb 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiWeb 7.4.0 through 7.4.9, FortiWeb 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, FortiWeb 7.0.0 through 7.0.11 may allow an attacker to execute administrative commands on the system via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 6, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Nov 14, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
42 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| FortiwebFortinet | 7.0.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.10, 7.0.11, 7.0.2, 7.0.3, 7.0.4, 7.0.5 | 7.0.12 |
Patched Releases
Fortiweb
7.0.12
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 6, 2025
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 14, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Nov 14, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
Nov 14, 2025
Publicly disclosed
Nov 17, 2025
Last updated
Feb 26, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-23 Relative Path Traversal
References
- advisoryhttps://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-910
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-64446
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
A relative path traversal vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb 8.0.0 through 8.0.1, FortiWeb 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiWeb 7.4.0 through 7.4.9, FortiWeb 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, FortiWeb 7.0.0 through 7.0.11 may allow an attacker to execute administrative commands on the system via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.
Affected: Fortiweb (Fortinet) versions 7.0.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.10, 7.0.11, 7.0.2, 7.0.3, 7.0.4, 7.0.5. 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 6, 2025 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Nov 14, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Nov 21, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Fortiweb 7.0.12.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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