The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent warning about **CVE-2025-58034**, a critical **OS command injection vulnerability** in **Fortinet FortiWeb**, which is actively exploited in real-world attacks. The flaw (CWE-78) allows **authenticated attackers** with access to the management interface or API to execute **arbitrary OS commands** via malicious HTTP requests or CLI inputs. Successful exploitation grants attackers **full control over the FortiWeb appliance**, enabling lateral movement into protected internal networks behind the firewall.Given FortiWeb’s widespread deployment across **thousands of enterprises globally**, the risk of large-scale compromise is severe. While no **direct data breach or ransomware** has been confirmed in the article, the vulnerability’s **active exploitation** poses an immediate threat to **organizational security posture**, potentially leading to **unauthorized system takeover, data exposure, or operational disruption** if left unpatched. CISA mandates **immediate patching** or mitigation (e.g., network segmentation, enhanced monitoring) to prevent escalation. Failure to remediate could result in **full infrastructure compromise**, particularly in environments where FortiWeb protects critical assets.
Source: https://gbhackers.com/cisa-alerts-on-fortinet-fortiweb-vulnerability/
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"id": "FOR3793237111925",
"linkid": "fortinet",
"type": "Vulnerability",
"date": "6/2025",
"severity": "85",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"{'affected_entities': [{'location': 'Global',
'name': 'Organizations using Fortinet FortiWeb',
'type': ['Enterprises',
'Government Agencies',
'Cloud Service Providers']}],
'attack_vector': ['Network',
'Authenticated Access via Management Interface/API',
'Crafted HTTP Requests',
'CLI Commands'],
'customer_advisories': ['Patch FortiWeb systems immediately',
'Monitor for suspicious activity',
'Consider temporary mitigations if patching is '
'delayed'],
'description': 'The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) '
'has issued an urgent alert regarding a critical OS command '
'injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb '
'(CVE-2025-58034). The flaw allows authenticated attackers to '
'execute unauthorized code on affected systems via crafted '
'HTTP requests or CLI commands, bypassing security controls '
'and potentially compromising the entire appliance and '
'protected infrastructure behind the firewall. The '
'vulnerability is classified under CWE-78 and is actively '
'exploited in real-world attacks. CISA recommends immediate '
'patching, mitigation strategies, or discontinuing use if '
'remediation is not possible.',
'impact': {'brand_reputation_impact': ['Potential reputational damage due to '
'exploitation of critical security '
'product'],
'operational_impact': ['Unauthorized code execution',
'Privilege escalation',
'Potential lateral movement to protected '
'systems',
'Compromise of web application firewall '
'functionality'],
'systems_affected': ['Fortinet FortiWeb appliances',
'Potentially protected infrastructure behind '
'the firewall']},
'initial_access_broker': {'entry_point': ['FortiWeb management interface',
'API access'],
'high_value_targets': ['Protected infrastructure '
'behind FortiWeb firewall']},
'investigation_status': 'Ongoing (active exploitation confirmed; remediation '
'urged)',
'lessons_learned': ['Critical vulnerabilities in security products (e.g., '
'WAFs) can enable broad exploitation if unpatched.',
'Active exploitation underscores the need for immediate '
'patching and mitigation.',
'Network segmentation and monitoring are essential '
'temporary controls when patches cannot be deployed '
'promptly.'],
'post_incident_analysis': {'corrective_actions': ['Patch management '
'improvements',
'Enhanced access controls '
'for management interfaces',
'Proactive vulnerability '
'scanning for critical '
'security products'],
'root_causes': ['Improper neutralization of OS '
'command inputs (CWE-78)',
'Authenticated access to '
'management interface/API '
'exploited']},
'recommendations': ['Apply Fortinet-provided patches immediately.',
'Implement network segmentation to restrict FortiWeb '
'management access.',
'Enhance monitoring for suspicious CLI commands and '
'authentication attempts.',
'Discontinue use of affected FortiWeb versions if '
'patches/workarounds are insufficient.',
'Follow BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud deployments.',
'Deploy additional network-based security controls to '
'detect exploitation attempts.'],
'references': [{'source': 'CISA Alert'},
{'source': 'Fortinet Advisory for CVE-2025-58034'},
{'source': 'GBHackers (GBH) News Report'}],
'regulatory_compliance': {'regulatory_notifications': ['CISA alert '
'(prioritized '
'vulnerability)',
'BOD 22-01 guidance '
'for federal '
'compliance (cloud '
'deployments)']},
'response': {'communication_strategy': ['CISA alert issued',
'Fortinet advisory published',
'Public disclosure via media (e.g., '
'Google News, LinkedIn, X)'],
'containment_measures': ['Network segmentation to restrict '
'management access',
'Discontinuing use of affected product '
'if patches/workarounds are '
'insufficient'],
'enhanced_monitoring': ['Monitor FortiWeb logs for suspicious '
'authentication attempts',
'Track unusual CLI commands',
'Detect command execution activities '
'deviating from normal operations'],
'network_segmentation': 'Recommended to restrict management '
'access',
'remediation_measures': ['Apply security patches provided by '
'Fortinet',
'Follow BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud '
'deployments',
'Verify FortiWeb version and '
'cross-reference with Fortinet’s '
'advisory']},
'stakeholder_advisories': ['CISA alert for federal and private sector '
'stakeholders',
'Fortinet customer advisory'],
'title': 'Critical OS Command Injection Vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb '
'(CVE-2025-58034) Actively Exploited',
'type': ['Vulnerability Exploitation',
'OS Command Injection',
'Privilege Escalation'],
'vulnerability_exploited': {'cve_id': 'CVE-2025-58034',
'cwe_id': 'CWE-78',
'description': 'Improper Neutralization of '
'Special Elements used in an OS '
"Command ('OS Command Injection')",
'patch_status': 'Patches released by Fortinet; '
'immediate deployment '
'recommended'}}