SB2025101575 - Improper validation of certificate with host mismatch in FortiOS and FortiProxy 



SB2025101575 - Improper validation of certificate with host mismatch in FortiOS and FortiProxy

Published: October 15, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025101575
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper validation of certificate with host mismatch (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-25253)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of certificate with host mismatch. An unauthenticated attacker in a man-in-the middle position can intercept and tamper with connections to the ZTNA proxy.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.