CVE-2025-61624
An Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') [CWE-22] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.9, FortiOS 7.2 all versions, FortiOS 7.0 all versions, FortiOS 6.4 all versions, FortiPAM 1.7.0, FortiPAM 1.6 all versions, FortiPAM 1.5 all versions, FortiPAM 1.4 all versions, FortiPAM 1.3 all versions, FortiPAM 1.2 all versions, FortiPAM 1.1 all versions, FortiPAM 1.0 all versions, FortiProxy 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiProxy 7.4.0 through 7.4.11, FortiProxy 7.2 all versions, FortiProxy 7.0 all versions, FortiSwitchManager 7.2.0 through 7.2.7, FortiSwitchManager 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 may allow an authenticated attacker with admin profile and at least read-write permissions to write or delete arbitrary files via specific CLI commands.
Actively exploited
- In the CISA exploited-vulnerabilities catalogue since Oct 16, 2026
- US federal agencies must remediate it by Oct 19, 2026 (BOD 22-01)
- First attack observed 182 days after disclosure
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Source: CISA KEV · Oct 16, 2026 Oct 14, 2026
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HAffected products
| Vendors | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| fortinet | fortios | < 7.4.10 |
| fortinet | fortipam | < 1.7.1 |
| fortinet | fortiproxy | < 7.4.12 |
| fortinet | fortiswitchmanager | < 7.0.7 |
| siemens | ruggedcom ape1808 firmware | - |
| siemens | ruggedcom ape1808 | - |
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