CVE-2025-53847
CVSSv3 Score: 6.2 A missing authentication for critical function vulnerability [CWE-306] in FortiOS and FortiSwitchManager CAPWAP daemon may allow a local unauthenticated attacker on the same local IP subnet to write device configuration via specially crafted requests. To be successful, this attack requires the targeted FortiGate device to run a specific, non default configuration. Revised on 2026-04-14 00:00:00
CSIRTS triage
- What
- A missing authentication vulnerability allows a local unauthenticated attacker to write device configurations.
- Who is affected
- Local users on the same IP subnet as the affected FortiGate device.
- Urgency
- Remediation is critical due to the potential for unauthorized configuration changes.
- Action
- Apply the necessary updates to FortiOS and FortiSwitchManager.
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Exploitation outlook
- Low exploitation risk0.28% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 20% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Advisory coverage (1)
- criticalMissing Authentication for critical function in CAPWAP daemonfortinet · 2026-04-14
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