CVE-2025-68686
MediumExploitedPublic exploitAn Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability [CWE-200] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.6, FortiOS 7.2 all versions, FortiOS 7.0 all versions, FortiOS 6.4 all versions may allow a remote…
Published Feb 10, 2026 · Updated Jul 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-68686 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.9 v3.1) affecting Fortios (Fortinet).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jul 27, 2026. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Fortios 7.4.7, Fortios 7.6.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
5.9
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
29%
Higher than 98.1% 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 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability [CWE-200] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.6, FortiOS 7.2 all versions, FortiOS 7.0 all versions, FortiOS 6.4 all versions may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass the patch developed for the symbolic link persistency mechanism observed in some post-exploit cases, via crafted HTTP requests. An attacker would need first to have compromised the product via another vulnerability, at filesystem level.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jul 27, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 27, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jul 27, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jul 27, 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
61 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| FortiosFortinet | 6.4.0, 6.4.1, 6.4.10, 6.4.11, 6.4.12, 6.4.13, 6.4.14, 6.4.15 | 7.4.7 |
Patched Releases
Fortios
7.4.7, 7.6.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 10, 2026
Added to CISA KEV
Jul 27, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 27, 2026
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jul 27, 2026
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jul 27, 2026
Last updated
Jul 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
An Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability [CWE-200] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.6, FortiOS 7.2 all versions, FortiOS 7.0 all versions, FortiOS 6.4 all versions may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass the patch develope…
Affected: Fortios (Fortinet) versions 6.4.0, 6.4.1, 6.4.10, 6.4.11, 6.4.12, 6.4.13, 6.4.14, 6.4.15. 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 Jul 27, 2026.
Yes. It was added on Jul 27, 2026 with a federal remediation due date of Aug 10, 2026.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Fortios 7.4.7, Fortios 7.6.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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