CVE-2025-55018
Fortinet FortiOS HTTP Request Smuggling Vulnerability
Description
An inconsistent interpretation of http requests ('http request smuggling') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.9, FortiOS 7.2 all versions, FortiOS 7.0 all versions, FortiOS 6.4.3 through 6.4.16 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to smuggle an unlogged http request through the firewall policies via a specially crafted header
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 10, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 10, 2026, 9:52 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 6abe59d8-c742-4dff-8ce8-9b0ca1073da8 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update FortiOS to a fixed version.
- Apply vendor-provided patches.
- Review firewall policy configurations.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-55018.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-667 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An inconsistent interpretation of http requests ('http request smuggling') vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0, FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.9, FortiOS 7.2 all versions, FortiOS 7.0 all versions, FortiOS 6.4.3 through 6.4.16 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to smuggle an unlogged http request through the firewall policies via a specially crafted header Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-444 Added Reference https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-667