How severe is CVE-2025-25257?

CVE-2025-25257 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10, rated CRITICAL. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2025-25257?

Affected package information for CVE-2025-25257 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2025-25257?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2025-25257 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-2025-25257 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 4 known exploit references for CVE-2025-25257, including 1 documented proof-of-concept exploit on Exploit-DB. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2025-25257?

CVE-2025-25257 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 26.2%, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score warrants monitoring and prompt remediation.

Is CVE-2025-25257 in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog?

Yes. CVE-2025-25257 (Fortinet FortiWeb SQL Injection Vulnerability) was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2025-07-18. CISA required all US federal civilian agencies to remediate this vulnerability by 2025-08-08. The required action was: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Being listed in the KEV catalog is the strongest possible confirmation of active exploitation — treat this as a critical priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-25257?

CVE-2025-25257 is classified as SQL Injection (CWE-89). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2025-25257?

CVE-2025-25257 affects fortinet fortiweb. Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

Is there exploit tooling available for CVE-2025-25257?

A Nuclei detection template exists for CVE-2025-25257, meaning automated scanners can fingerprint it. Public exploit tooling significantly increases real-world risk — prioritize patching and ensure detection coverage. Exploit tooling should only ever be used in isolated, authorized testing environments.

When was CVE-2025-25257 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2025-25257 was published on July 17, 2025 and was last updated on February 20, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CISA KEV·Added 2025-07-18 — agencies required to remediate by 2025-08-08

CVE-2025-25257

CRITICAL

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability [CWE-89] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiWeb 7.4.0…

Published

Jul 17, 2025

Updated

Feb 20, 2026

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

4 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

26.2%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Moderate Risk96th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Description

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability [CWE-89] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiWeb 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiWeb 7.2.0 through 7.2.10, FortiWeb 7.0.0 through 7.0.10 allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized SQL code or commands via crafted HTTP or HTTPs requests.

Affected Products

1 product · 4 configurations

Application

fortiwebfortinet

≥ 7.6.0 && < 7.6.4

range

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-52473webappsmultiple

FortiWeb Fabric Connector 7.6.x - SQL Injection to Remote Code Execution

by Milad Karimi (Ex3ptionaL) · Feb 4, 2026

Exploit-DB Source

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