SB2025051366 - Missing authentication for critical function in Fortinet products
Published: May 13, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025051366
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Missing authentication for critical function (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-22252)
CWE-ID: CWE-306 - Missing Authentication for Critical Function
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication for critical function. An attacker with knowledge of an existing admin account can bypass TACACS+ authentication and access the device as a valid admin.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.