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Buffer Overflow in FortiExtender json_cli

IdentifiersCVE-2025-46776CWE-120· Buffer Copy without Checking Size…

CVE-2025-46776 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the json_cli component of Fortinet FortiExtender versions 7.6.0 through 7.6.1, 7.4.0 through 7.4.6, and all versions of 7.2 and 7.0. The vulnerability arises from a buffer copy operation that does not properly check the size of the input, allowing an authenticated user to execute arbitrary code or commands by sending specially crafted CLI commands.

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Impact

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Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary code or commands with the privileges of the affected service, potentially leading to privilege escalation. The vulnerability is rated as medium severity (CVSSv3 6.3). No evidence of exploitation in the wild has been reported.

Mitigation

If you can’t patch tonight, do this now.

Until the affected systems can be upgraded, restrict CLI access to trusted users only and apply the principle of least privilege. Regularly monitor and audit CLI activity for signs of abuse. No specific workaround is provided beyond upgrading to a fixed version.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Upgrade FortiExtender to version 7.6.3 or above for the 7.6 branch, 7.4.8 or above for the 7.4 branch, and migrate to a fixed release for 7.2 and 7.0. Fortinet has released patches addressing this vulnerability.
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FortinetFortiextender Firmwareoperating_system

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