SB2025120951 - Use of Password Hash Instead of Password for Authentication in FortiWeb
Published: December 9, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025120951
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Use of Password Hash Instead of Password for Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-64471)
CWE-ID: CWE-836 - Use of Password Hash Instead of Password for Authentication
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a remote privileged user to manipulate data.
The vulnerability exists due to use of password hash instead of password for authentication. An unauthenticated attacker can use the hash in place of the password to authenticate via crafted HTTP/HTTPS requests.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.