PatchTheCVECVE-2025-68649: An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Fortinet Fo
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CVE-2025-68649 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.0) affecting fortimanager cloud, fortimanager, fortianalyzer cloud. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiAnalyzer 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiAnalyzer 7.2 all versions, FortiAnalyzer 7.0 all versions, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.2 all versions, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.0 all versions, FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiManager 7.4
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.0 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 65%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2026-04-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-14 |
Publisher (CNA): Fortinet, Inc. · Vendor: fortinet
Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
fortinet fortimanager cloud UPGRADE
Affected: >= 7.0.0 and < 7.4.8 · >= 7.6.0 and < 7.6.5
Fixed in: 7.4.8, 7.6.5
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy fortimanager-cloud || rpm -q fortimanager-cloud || fortimanager-cloud --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.4.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortimanager-cloud
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade fortimanager-cloud
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 fortimanager-cloud
sudo apt install fortimanager-cloud=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0>
sudo apt-mark hold fortimanager-cloud
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list fortimanager-cloud
sudo dnf downgrade fortimanager-cloud-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add fortimanager-cloud
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 fortimanager UPGRADE
Affected: >= 7.0.0 and < 7.4.8 · >= 7.6.0 and < 7.6.5
Fixed in: 7.4.8, 7.6.5
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy fortimanager || rpm -q fortimanager || fortimanager --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.4.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortimanager
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade fortimanager
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 fortimanager
sudo apt install fortimanager=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0>
sudo apt-mark hold fortimanager
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list fortimanager
sudo dnf downgrade fortimanager-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add fortimanager
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 fortianalyzer cloud UPGRADE
Affected: >= 7.0.0 and < 7.4.8 · >= 7.6.0 and < 7.6.5
Fixed in: 7.4.8, 7.6.5
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy fortianalyzer-cloud || rpm -q fortianalyzer-cloud || fortianalyzer-cloud --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.4.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortianalyzer-cloud
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade fortianalyzer-cloud
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 fortianalyzer-cloud
sudo apt install fortianalyzer-cloud=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0>
sudo apt-mark hold fortianalyzer-cloud
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list fortianalyzer-cloud
sudo dnf downgrade fortianalyzer-cloud-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add fortianalyzer-cloud
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 fortianalyzer UPGRADE
Affected: >= 7.0.0 and < 7.4.8 · >= 7.6.0 and < 7.6.5
Fixed in: 7.4.8, 7.6.5
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy fortianalyzer || rpm -q fortianalyzer || fortianalyzer --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.4.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fortianalyzer
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade fortianalyzer
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 fortianalyzer
sudo apt install fortianalyzer=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0>
sudo apt-mark hold fortianalyzer
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list fortianalyzer
sudo dnf downgrade fortianalyzer-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add fortianalyzer
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.
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-2025-68649?
fortimanager cloud: upgrade to 7.4.8, 7.6.5; fortimanager: upgrade to 7.4.8, 7.6.5; fortianalyzer cloud: upgrade to 7.4.8, 7.6.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-68649 being exploited?
CVE-2025-68649 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-2025-68649 affect?
CVE-2025-68649 affects fortimanager cloud, fortimanager, fortianalyzer cloud. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.0). An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 7.6.0 through 7.6.4, FortiAnalyzer 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiAnalyzer 7.2 all versions, FortiAnalyzer 7.0 all versions
How urgent is CVE-2025-68649?
Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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