CVE-2025-25249FortinetFirewall and VPNSeptember 9, 2026

Fortinet Multiple Products Heap-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

High 8.1Actively exploited

Description

Fortinet FortiOS, FortiSwitchManager, and FortiSASE contain a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets.

What to do

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.

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Details

Vendor
Fortinet
Product
FortiOS, FortiSwitchManager, FortiSASE
CVE
CVE-2025-25249
Affected versions
FortiSwitchManager 7.2: from 7.2.2 to 7.2.5
FortiOS 7.6: from 7.6.0 to 7.6.2
FortiOS 7.4: from 7.4.0 to 7.4.7
FortiOS 7.2: from 7.2.4 to 7.2.11 (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory)
CVSS score
8.1
Actively exploited
Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
CISA due date
September 12, 2026 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
Source
CISA KEV – original advisory
Published
September 9, 2026

The description and the recommended action are quoted from the public advisory; severity, exploitation status and affected versions are compiled automatically from public sources and may contain errors. The vendor's original advisory prevails: check it before taking action. This information is provided without warranty and does not replace a professional assessment.

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