#VU119451 Direct Request ('Forced Browsing') in FortiAuthenticator - CVE-2025-57823
Published: December 9, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU119451
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-57823
CWE-ID: CWE-425
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
FortiAuthenticator
FortiAuthenticator
Software vendor:
Fortinet, Inc
Fortinet, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote privileged user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to direct request ('forced browsing') on log access. An authenticated attacker with at least sponsor permissions can read and download device logs via accessing specific endpoints.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.