FortiAnalyzer: Hidden Functionality
CVE-2025-48418 is a high-severity hidden functionality vulnerability in FortiAnalyzer from Fortinet, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with administrator privileges, without any action from a user. Affected FortiAnalyzer versions: 7.6.0 through 7.6.3; 7.4.0 through 7.4.7; 7.2.0 through 7.2.10, and others listed below. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of FortiAnalyzer you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on fortiguard.fortinet.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | FortiAnalyzer | 7.6.0 through 7.6.3; 7.4.0 through 7.4.7; 7.2.0 through 7.2.10; 7.0.0 through 7.0.14; 6.4.0 through 6.4.15 | Not stated |
| Fortinet | FortiAnalyzer Cloud | 7.6.2; 7.4.1 through 7.4.7; 7.2.1 through 7.2.10; 7.0.1 through 7.0.14; 6.4.1 through 6.4.7 | Not stated |
| Fortinet | FortiManager | 7.6.0 through 7.6.3; 7.4.0 through 7.4.7; 7.2.0 through 7.2.10; 7.0.0 through 7.0.14; 6.4.0 through 6.4.15 | Not stated |
| Fortinet | FortiManager Cloud | 7.6.2 through 7.6.3; 7.4.1 through 7.4.7; 7.2.1 through 7.2.10; 7.0.1 through 7.0.14; 6.4.1 through 6.4.7 | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- HighAdministrator-level access is required first.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 6.7 | Medium | CNA (fortinet.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.2 | High | NVD |
Official description
A hidden functionality vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiAnalyzer 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiAnalyzer 7.2.0 through 7.2.10, FortiAnalyzer 7.0.0 through 7.0.14, FortiAnalyzer 6.4 all versions, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.6.2, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.4.1 through 7.4.7, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.2.1 through 7.2.10, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.0.1 through 7.0.14, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 6.4 all versions, FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiManager 7.2.0 through 7.2.10, FortiManager 7.0.0 through 7.0.14, FortiManager 6.4 all versions, FortiManager Cloud 7.6.2 through 7.6.3, FortiManager Cloud 7.4.1 through 7.4.7, FortiManager Cloud 7.2.1 through 7.2.10, FortiManager Cloud 7.0.1 through 7.0.14, FortiManager Cloud 6.4 all versions may allow a remote authenticated read-only admin with CLI access to escalate their privilege via use of a hidden command.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Hidden Functionality
The product contains functionality that is not documented, not part of the specification, and not accessible through an interface or command sequence that is obvious to the product's users or administrators.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Always verify the integrity of the product that is being installed.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
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