SQL injection in Fortinet FortiMail
Priority LOW 30CWE-89Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- High
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- SQL injection
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-89.
Summary
An improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL Command ("SQL Injection&") vulnerability [CWE-89] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiMail 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiMail 7.4.0 through 7.4.5, FortiMail 7.2.0 through 7.2.8 allows an authenticated privileged attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specifically crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.
Why it matters now
Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00359 29th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet | FortiMail | 7.6.0 – 7.6.3; 7.4.0 – 7.4.5; 7.2.0 – 7.2.8 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- FortiMail VendorFortinet Affected 7.6.0 – 7.6.3; 7.4.0 – 7.4.5; 7.2.0 – 7.2.8 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimail:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.2.0 to before 7.2.9; 7.4.0 to before 7.4.6; 7.6.0 to before 7.6.4 | Vulnerable | Fortinet |
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimail:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.2.0 to before 7.2.9; 7.4.0 to before 7.4.6; 7.6.0 to before 7.6.4 Vulnerable ·Fortinet
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-53681
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-6mf6-qrvj-29vm
References
More Fortinet Fortimail vulnerabilities
- TI-2026-65779 Path traversal in Fortinet FortiMail KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2025-23811 Stack-based buffer overflow in Fortinet FortiNDR KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2020-07433 Improper authentication in Fortinet FortiMail CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2021-14584 An improper authentication vulnerability in FortiMail before 7.0.1 may allow a remote… CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2021-06324 SQL injection in Fortinet FortiMail CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2023-25708 Improper access control in Fortinet FortiMail CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.0
Sources
- CVE-2025-53681 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-53681 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-6mf6-qrvj-29vm · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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