Path Traversal Vulnerability in Fortinet FortiDLP Agent for Windows
CVE-2025-53951

4.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Fortinet
Status
Fortidlp
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 October 2025

What is CVE-2025-53951?

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the Fortinet FortiDLP Agent's Outlookproxy plugin, affecting multiple versions for Windows. This flaw could allow an authenticated attacker to exploit the system by sending specially crafted requests to a local listening port, potentially escalating privileges to LocalService. It underscores the critical need for timely updates and security measures to mitigate such risks.

Affected Version(s)

FortiDLP 11.5.1

FortiDLP 11.4.2 <= 11.4.6

FortiDLP 11.3.2 <= 11.3.4

References

https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-628

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-53951 : Path Traversal Vulnerability in Fortinet FortiDLP Agent for Windows