Overview
CVE-2025-61624 has been added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Published on April 14, 2026. Threat actors are actively exploiting this vulnerability in real-world attacks.
An Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') [CWE-22] vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 7.
Threat Intelligence
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2025-61624 |
| Severity | HIGH |
| CVSS Score | 0.0/10 |
| CISA KEV | ✅ Yes — Actively Exploited |
| KEV Date Added | October 16, 2026 |
| Remediation Deadline | October 19, 2026 |
| EPSS Score | 0.6% exploit probability |
| EPSS Percentile | Top 100% of all CVEs |
Why This Matters
This vulnerability has been added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means threat actors are actively exploiting it in real-world attacks.
Federal agencies are required to remediate by October 19, 2026. All organizations should treat this deadline as a strong recommendation.
CISA Notes: https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-122 ; ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-61624
Recommended Actions
- Verify exposure — Determine if your environment uses the affected software.
- Apply patches — Update to the latest version as soon as a fix is available.
- Monitor for compromise — Check logs for unusual activity.
- Meet the deadline — CISA recommends remediation by October 19, 2026.
References
CVE data aggregated from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and FIRST EPSS. Analysis updated as new intelligence becomes available. Last updated: 2026-10-16.