Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU60935

#VU60935 Security restrictions bypass in FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer - CVE-2022-22300

Published: March 1, 2022

Vulnerability identifier: #VU60935

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22300

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
FortiManager
FortiAnalyzer

Software vendor:
Fortinet, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges. A remote authenticated user can bypass the device policy and force the password-change action for its user.

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links

https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-255