#VU111052 Improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges in FortiPAM and FortiSRA - CVE-2025-22256

Vulnerability identifier: #VU111052

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-22256

CWE-ID: CWE-280

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FortiPAM
Server applications / Directory software, identity management
FortiSRA
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to read and manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges in GUI websocket. A remote authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to read and manipulate data.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FortiPAM: 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.1.0, 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.2.0, 1.3.0, 1.4.0, 1.4.1

FortiSRA: 1.4.0 - 1.4.1

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External links
https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-008

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.