Heap-based buffer overflow in Fortinet, Inc products - CVE-2025-22258
Published: October 15, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU117143
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-22258
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Fortinet, Inc
Affected software:
FortiOS
FortiPAM
FortiProxy
FortiSRA
FortiSwitch Manager
FortiOS
FortiPAM
FortiProxy
FortiSRA
FortiSwitch Manager
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote privileged user to damange or delete data.
The vulnerability exists due to heap-based buffer overflow in websocket. An authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code or commands via specifically crafted requests.
How to mitigate CVE-2025-22258
Install update from vendor's website.