First published Oct 16, 2026, 6:28:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 6:28:15 PM UTC

CVE-2025-61624: Fortinet Multiple Products Path Traversal Vulnerability

A path-traversal flaw affects several Fortinet products and could let an authenticated administrator with read-write access alter or delete arbitrary files through certain command-line operations. The notice advises applying vendor safeguards and following the cited CISA update guidance; it also says to discontinue use if mitigations are unavailable.

Why it matters

The notice describes a file-manipulation risk and calls for mitigation or discontinuing use when safeguards are unavailable.

Categories: technology

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 3/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 5/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities CVE-2025-61624: Fortinet Multiple Products Path Traversal Vulnerability

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