CVE-2025-25249

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.11, FortiOS 7.0.0 through 7.0.17, FortiOS 6.4 all versions, FortiSwitchManager 7.2.0 through 7.2.6, FortiSwitchManager 7.0.0 through 7.0.5 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets

  • Published Jan 13, 2026
  • CVSS 9.8 critical
  • 3.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
  • In CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
  • Public exploit code is available

Affected software

CVE-2025-25249 at the National Vulnerability Database