How severe is CVE-2025-53681?

CVE-2025-53681 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-53681 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-53681?

CVE-2025-53681 affects Fortinet Fortimail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-53681?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-53681 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-53681 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-209801.

When was CVE-2025-53681 published?

CVE-2025-53681 was published on 2026-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-53681

CVE-2025-53681 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fortinet Fortimail with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-209801
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Fortinet Fortimail
Published: 2026-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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 7.4.0 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.
How severe is CVE-2025-53681?: CVE-2025-53681 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-53681 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-53681?: CVE-2025-53681 affects Fortinet Fortimail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-53681?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-53681 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-53681 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-209801.
When was CVE-2025-53681 published?: CVE-2025-53681 was published on 2026-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-132

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortimail:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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