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CVE-2025-53680: An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ("OS Command Injection") vulnerability [C

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MEDIUM 6.7UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-53680 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting fortiap, fortiap-u, fortiap-w2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ("OS Command Injection") vulnerability [CWE-78] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAP 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, FortiAP 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, FortiAP 7.2 all versions, FortiAP 7.0 all versions, FortiAP 6.4 all versions, FortiAP-U 7.0.0 through 7.0.5, FortiAP-U 6.2 all versions, FortiAP-W2 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, FortiAP-W2 7.2 all versions, FortiAP-W2 7.0 all versions allows an authenticated

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.7 (Medium)
Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededHigh
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.6% (top 54%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-78
Published2026-05-12
Last modified2026-10-14
Publisher (CNA): Fortinet, Inc. · Vendor: fortinet

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Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

fortinet fortiap UPGRADE
Affected: >= 6.4.0 and < 7.4.6 · >= 7.6.0 and < 7.6.3
Fixed in: 7.4.6, 7.6.3
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.4.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy fortiap || rpm -q fortiap || fortiap --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.4.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortiap
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade fortiap
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison fortiap sudo apt install fortiap=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold fortiap
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list fortiap sudo dnf downgrade fortiap-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add fortiap
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
fortinet fortiap-u UPGRADE
Affected: >= 7.0.0 and < 7.0.6
Fixed in: 7.0.6
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy fortiap-u || rpm -q fortiap-u || fortiap-u --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortiap-u
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade fortiap-u
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison fortiap-u sudo apt install fortiap-u=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold fortiap-u
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list fortiap-u sudo dnf downgrade fortiap-u-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add fortiap-u
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
fortinet fortiap-w2 UPGRADE
Affected: >= 7.2.0 and < 7.4.5
Fixed in: 7.4.5
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.2.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy fortiap-w2 || rpm -q fortiap-w2 || fortiap-w2 --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.4.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortiap-w2
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade fortiap-w2
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison fortiap-w2 sudo apt install fortiap-w2=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold fortiap-w2
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list fortiap-w2 sudo dnf downgrade fortiap-w2-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add fortiap-w2
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-53680?

fortiap: upgrade to 7.4.6, 7.6.3; fortiap-u: upgrade to 7.0.6; fortiap-w2: upgrade to 7.4.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-53680 being exploited?

CVE-2025-53680 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-53680 affect?

CVE-2025-53680 affects fortiap, fortiap-u, fortiap-w2. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). An improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ("OS Command Injection") vulnerability [CWE-78] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAP 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, FortiAP 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, FortiAP 7.2 all versions, FortiAP 7.0 a

How urgent is CVE-2025-53680?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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