CVE-2022-40684
CriticalActively exploited (CISA KEV)Known to be used in ransomware campaigns
Description
An authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel [CWE-288] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.0 through 7.2.1 and 7.0.0 through 7.0.6, FortiProxy version 7.2.0 and version 7.0.0 through 7.0.6 and FortiSwitchManager version 7.2.0 and 7.0.0 allows an unauthenticated atttacker to perform operations on the administrative interface via specially crafted HTTP or HTTPS requests.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Fortinet Multiple Products
PublishedOct 18, 2022
First seenOct 18, 2022
Added to KEVOct 11, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-287Improper authentication
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: Nov 1, 2022Update
- fortinet fortiproxy7.0.7 or later
- fortinet fortios7.0.7, 7.2.2 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| fortinet fortiproxy | 7.0.0 ≤ v < 7.0.7, 7.2.0 | 7.0.7 |
| fortinet fortiswitchmanager | 7.0.0, 7.2.0 | — |
| fortinet fortios | 7.0.0 ≤ v < 7.0.7, 7.2.0 ≤ v < 7.2.2 | 7.0.7, 7.2.2 |
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