CVE-2025-53744
High
Description
An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability [CWE-266] in FortiOS Security Fabric version 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, 7.2 all versions, 7.0 all versions, 6.4 all versions, may allow a remote authenticated attacker with high privileges to escalate their privileges to super-admin via registering the device to a malicious FortiManager.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
Product
Fortinet Fortios
PublishedAug 12, 2025
First seenAug 12, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-266CWE-266
How to fix
Update
- fortinet fortios7.4.8, 7.6.3 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| fortinet fortios | 6.4.0 ≤ v < 7.4.8, 7.6.0 ≤ v < 7.6.3 | 7.4.8, 7.6.3 |
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