CVE-2022-40684

Published Oct 18, 2022

Last updated 5 months ago

Overview

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.
Source
psirt@fortinet.com
NVD status
Analyzed

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
9.8
Impact score
5.9
Exploitability score
3.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
CRITICAL

Known exploits

Data from CISA

Vulnerability name
Fortinet Multiple Products Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Exploit added on
Oct 11, 2022
Exploit action due
Nov 1, 2022
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov
CWE-287

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations