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CVE-2025-55717: A cleartext storage of sensitive information vulnerability [CWE-312] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiMail 7.6.0

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CVE-2025-55717 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.0) affecting fortivoice, fortirecorder, fortimail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A cleartext storage of sensitive information vulnerability [CWE-312] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiMail 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, FortiMail 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, FortiMail 7.2.0 through 7.2.7, FortiMail 7.0.0 through 7.0.8, FortiRecorder 7.2.0 through 7.2.3, FortiRecorder 7.0 all versions, FortiRecorder 6.4 all versions, FortiVoice 7.2.0, FortiVoice 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 may allow an authenticated malicious administrator to obtain user's secrets via CLI

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score4.0 (Medium)
Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges neededHigh
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance0.1% (top 100%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-312
Published2026-03-10
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Fortinet, Inc. · Vendor: fortinet

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

fortinet fortivoice UPGRADE
Affected: >= 7.0.0 and < 7.0.7 · 7.2.0
Fixed in: 7.0.7
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy fortivoice || rpm -q fortivoice || fortivoice --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortivoice
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade fortivoice
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 fortivoice sudo apt install fortivoice=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold fortivoice
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list fortivoice sudo dnf downgrade fortivoice-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add fortivoice
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 fortirecorder UPGRADE
Affected: >= 6.4.0 and < 7.2.4
Fixed in: 7.2.4
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.4.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy fortirecorder || rpm -q fortirecorder || fortirecorder --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortirecorder
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade fortirecorder
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 fortirecorder sudo apt install fortirecorder=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold fortirecorder
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list fortirecorder sudo dnf downgrade fortirecorder-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add fortirecorder
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 fortimail UPGRADE
Affected: >= 7.0.0 and < 7.0.9 · >= 7.2.0 and < 7.2.8 · >= 7.4.0 and < 7.4.5 · >= 7.6.0 and < 7.6.3
Fixed in: 7.0.9, 7.2.8, 7.4.5, 7.6.3
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy fortimail || rpm -q fortimail || fortimail --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.0.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortimail
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade fortimail
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 fortimail sudo apt install fortimail=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold fortimail
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list fortimail sudo dnf downgrade fortimail-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add fortimail
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-2025-55717?

fortivoice: upgrade to 7.0.7; fortirecorder: upgrade to 7.2.4; fortimail: upgrade to 7.0.9, 7.2.8, 7.4.5, 7.6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-55717 being exploited?

CVE-2025-55717 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-2025-55717 affect?

CVE-2025-55717 affects fortivoice, fortirecorder, fortimail. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.0). A cleartext storage of sensitive information vulnerability [CWE-312] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiMail 7.6.0 through 7.6.2, FortiMail 7.4.0 through 7.4.4, FortiMail 7.2.0 through 7.2.7, FortiMail 7.0.0 through 7.0.8, FortiRecorder 7.2.0 t

How urgent is CVE-2025-55717?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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