High severity8.8NVD Advisory· Published May 12, 2026· Updated May 15, 2026
CVE-2025-53844
CVE-2025-53844
Description
A out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.8, FortiOS 7.2.0 through 7.2.11 allows attacker to execute unauthorized code or commands via specially crafted packets.
Affected products
1Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
1- fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-123nvdVendor Advisory
News mentions
5- Thus Spoke…The GentlemenCheck Point Research · May 13, 2026
- Fortinet, Ivanti Patch Critical VulnerabilitiesSecurityWeek · May 13, 2026
- State of ransomware in 2026Securelist · May 12, 2026
- The State of Ransomware – Q1 2026Check Point Research · May 11, 2026
- Post-quantum encryption for Cloudflare IPsec is generally availableCloudflare Blog · Apr 30, 2026