Risk | Critical |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2022-40684 |
CWE-ID | CWE-288 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild. |
Vulnerable software |
FortiOS Operating systems & Components / Operating system FortiProxy Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc |
Vendor | Fortinet, Inc |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU68070
Risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-40684
CWE-ID:
CWE-288 - Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected device.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication within the administrative web interface. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass authentication and compromise the affected device.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFortiOS: 7.0.0 - 7.2.1
FortiProxy: 7.0.0 - 7.2.0
CPE2.3https://twitter.com/Gi7w0rm/status/1578299492822003712
https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.0.7/fortios-release-notes/289806/resolved-issues
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.