Full Report
A vulnerability has been discovered FortiWeb, which could allow for SQL injection. FortiWeb is a web application firewall (WAF) developed by Fortinet. It's designed to protect web applications and APIs from a wide range of attacks, including those targeting known vulnerabilities and zero-day exploits. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow for SQL injection attacks that could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the system.
Analysis Summary
# Vulnerability: SQL Injection in FortiWeb Leading to Potential Arbitrary Code Execution
## CVE Details
- CVE ID: CVE-2025-25257
- CVSS Score: Not explicitly stated (Impact suggests High/Critical)
- CWE: SQL Injection (Improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command)
## Affected Systems
- Products: FortiWeb (Web Application Firewall)
- Versions:
- 7.6.0 through 7.6.3
- 7.4.0 through 7.4.7
- 7.2.0 through 7.2.10
- 7.0.0 through 7.0.10
- Configurations: Applicable to all configurations running the affected versions.
## Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability is an improper neutralization of special elements within SQL commands (SQL Injection) in FortiWeb. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this issue by sending crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute unauthorized SQL commands, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution in the context of the affected system. This aligns with MITRE ATT&CK Tactic T0001 (Initial Access) and Technique T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application).
## Exploitation
- Status: Exploited in the wild (PoC code is available)
- Complexity: Low (Implied by being exploited quickly after PoC release)
- Attack Vector: Network (Via crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests)
## Impact
- Confidentiality: Potential High (Data exfiltration via SQL queries)
- Integrity: Potential High (Arbitrary SQL execution, data modification)
- Availability: Potential High (System compromise leading to service disruption)
## Remediation
### Patches
- Apply appropriate updates provided by Fortinet immediately after appropriate testing. (Specific fixed versions are not listed in the summary but should be referenced via the vendor advisory.)
### Workarounds
- No specific vendor workarounds were detailed in the provided text. Mitigation should focus on immediate patching.
## Detection
- **Indicators of Compromise (IoCs):** Unusual or unexpected SQL syntax in internal application or WAF logs referencing HTTP/HTTPS requests targeted at FortiWeb's processing functions.
- **Detection Methods and Tools:** Utilize WAF/Firewall capabilities to detect and block conditions indicative of SQL injection attempts (M1050: Exploit Protection). Implement robust vulnerability scanning (Safeguard 7.5) and application monitoring.
## References
- CVE: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2025-25257
- Fortinet Advisory: https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-151
- Relevant News: hxxps://securityaffairs.com/180118/hacking/fortinet-fortiweb-flaw-cve-2025-25257-exploited-hours-after-poc-release.html