#VU68070 Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in FortiOS and FortiProxy - CVE-2022-40684

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#VU68070 Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in FortiOS and FortiProxy - CVE-2022-40684

Published: October 8, 2022 / Updated: October 25, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU68070
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: 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
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
FortiOS
FortiProxy
Software vendor:
Fortinet, Inc

Description

The 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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