High severity · published May 12, 2026
CVE-2025-53681
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…
7.2
CVSS
0.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
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.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
High
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.4% · higher than 29% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
FO
FortiMail · Fortinet
7.6.0 through 7.6.3; 7.4.0 through 7.4.5; 7.2.0 through 7.2.8 · source: vendor, NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-53681
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-53681
Vendor Advisory
https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-132
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